HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-11648
HIGH

CVE-2019-11648

CWE-200Published: June 24, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An information leakage exists in Micro Focus NetIQ Self Service Password Reset Software all versions prior to version 4.4. The vulnerability could be exploited to expose sensitive information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-11648 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

netiq1 product(s)
self service password reset
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-11648
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 24, 2019

Related CVEs (CWE-200)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2019-11648 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.