Is CVE-2019-1010179 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-1010179 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-1010179 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-1010179 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1010179?

CVE-2019-1010179 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-1010179

CWE-78Published: July 24, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHKP including commit 88fd9cfdf14ea4b6ac3e3967feea7bcaabb6f03b is affected by: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'). The impact is: It is possible to manipulate gpg-keys or execute commands remotely. The component is: function pgp_exec() phkp.php:98. The attack vector is: HKP-Api: /pks/lookup?search.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-1010179 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.