Is CVE-2019-1010218 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-1010218 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-1010218 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-1010218 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1010218?

CVE-2019-1010218 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-1010218

CWE-120Published: July 22, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cherokee Webserver Latest Cherokee Web server Upto Version 1.2.103 (Current stable) is affected by: Buffer Overflow - CWE-120. The impact is: Crash. The component is: Main cherokee command. The attack vector is: Overwrite argv[0] to an insane length with execl. The fixed version is: There's no fix yet.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-1010218 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.