How severe is CVE-2026-19987?

CVE-2026-19987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-19987 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-19987?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-19987 published?

CVE-2026-19987 was published on 2026-08-17 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

CVE-2026-19987

CVE-2026-19987 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-548.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-548
Published: 2026-08-17
Last modified: 2026-08-20

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in SourceCodester Best Employee Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /assets/uploadImage/Profile/. Such manipulation leads to exposure of information through directory listing. It is possible to launch the attack remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-19987?: A security vulnerability has been detected in SourceCodester Best Employee Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /assets/uploadImage/Profile/. Such manipulation leads to exposure of information through directory listing. It is possible to launch the attack remotely.
How severe is CVE-2026-19987?: CVE-2026-19987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-19987 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-19987?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-19987 published?: CVE-2026-19987 was published on 2026-08-17 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

References

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