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CVE-2019-9889

2.7 · LOW

In Vanilla before 2.6.4, a flaw exists within the getSingleIndex function of the AddonManager class.

Published Mar 21, 2019CWE-22EPSS 2.38%

Overview

CVE-2019-9889 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 21, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Vanilla before 2.6.4, a flaw exists within the getSingleIndex function of the AddonManager class. The issue results in a require call using a crafted type value, leading to Directory Traversal with File Inclusion. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the web server.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9889?

CVE-2019-9889 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 21, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2019-9889?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-9889?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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