CVE-2019-12791
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
6.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A directory traversal vulnerability in the v-list-user script in Vesta Control Panel 0.9.8-24 allows remote attackers to escalate from regular registered users to root via the password reset form.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-08-15
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-12791?
A directory traversal vulnerability in the v-list-user script in Vesta Control Panel 0.9.8-24 allows remote attackers to escalate from regular registered users to root via the password reset form.
Is CVE-2019-12791 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-12791 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 6.5% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-12791?
CVE-2019-12791 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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