CVE-2019-15119

Public Exploit

Description

lib/install/install.go in cnlh nps through 0.23.2 uses 0777 permissions for /usr/local/bin/nps and/or /usr/bin/nps, leading to a file overwrite by a local user.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/cnlh/nps/issues/176 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/cnlh/nps/commit/7178b3380720e910d283036a8d39879a94105515 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15119?
CVE-2019-15119 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-15119?
To fix CVE-2019-15119, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-15119 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-15119 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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