Is CVE-2019-12144 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-12144 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-12144 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-12144 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-12144?

CVE-2019-12144 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-12144

CWE-22Published: June 11, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in SSHServerAPI.dll in Progress ipswitch WS_FTP Server 2018 before 8.6.1. Attackers have the ability to abuse a path traversal vulnerability using the SCP protocol. Attackers who leverage this flaw could also obtain remote code execution by crafting a payload that abuses the SITE command feature.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-12144 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.