How severe is CVE-2019-9944?

CVE-2019-9944 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-9944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9944?

CVE-2019-9944 affects Openmicroscopy Omero.server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9944?

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-2019-9944 published?

CVE-2019-9944 was published on 2020-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9944

CVE-2019-9944 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openmicroscopy Omero.server
Published: 2020-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Open Microscopy Environment OMERO.server 5.0.0 through 5.6.0, the reading of files from imported image filesets may circumvent OMERO permissions restrictions. This occurs because the Bio-Formats feature allows an image file to have embedded pathnames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9944?: In Open Microscopy Environment OMERO.server 5.0.0 through 5.6.0, the reading of files from imported image filesets may circumvent OMERO permissions restrictions. This occurs because the Bio-Formats feature allows an image file to have embedded pathnames.
How severe is CVE-2019-9944?: CVE-2019-9944 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-9944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9944?: CVE-2019-9944 affects Openmicroscopy Omero.server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9944?: 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-2019-9944 published?: CVE-2019-9944 was published on 2020-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.openmicroscopy.org/security/advisories/2019-SV1/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openmicroscopy:omero.server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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