Improper input validation in Znc

CVE-2019-12816

Modules.cpp in ZNC before 1.7.4-rc1 allows remote authenticated non-admin users to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code by loading a module with a crafted name.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.041 (89.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Znc
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12816?
CVE-2019-12816 is a high-severity vulnerability in Znc, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-06-15.
How severe is CVE-2019-12816?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.