How severe is CVE-2019-9929?

CVE-2019-9929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-9929 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9929?

CVE-2019-9929 affects Northern Cfengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9929?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-9929 published?

CVE-2019-9929 was published on 2019-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9929

CVE-2019-9929 is a high-severity vulnerability in Northern Cfengine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Northern Cfengine
Published: 2019-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise 3.12.1 has Insecure Permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9929?: Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise 3.12.1 has Insecure Permissions.
How severe is CVE-2019-9929?: CVE-2019-9929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-9929 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9929?: CVE-2019-9929 affects Northern Cfengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9929?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-9929 published?: CVE-2019-9929 was published on 2019-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:northern:cfengine:3.12.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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