CVE-2019-9943
CVE-2019-9943 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openmicroscopy Omero.server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Openmicroscopy Omero.server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In ome.services.graphs.GraphTraversal.findObjectDetails in Open Microscopy Environment OMERO.server 5.1.0 through 5.6.0, permissions on OMERO model objects may be circumvented during certain operations such as move and delete, because group permissions are mishandled.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-9943?
- In ome.services.graphs.GraphTraversal.findObjectDetails in Open Microscopy Environment OMERO.server 5.1.0 through 5.6.0, permissions on OMERO model objects may be circumvented during certain operations such as move and delete, because group permissions are mishandled.
- How severe is CVE-2019-9943?
- CVE-2019-9943 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-9943 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-9943?
- CVE-2019-9943 affects Openmicroscopy Omero.server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-9943?
- 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-2019-9943 published?
- CVE-2019-9943 was published on 2020-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openmicroscopy:omero.server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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