Is CVE-2019-1372 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-1372 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-1372 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-1372 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1372?

CVE-2019-1372 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2019-1372

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 10, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An remote code execution vulnerability exists when Azure App Service/ Antares on Azure Stack fails to check the length of a buffer prior to copying memory to it.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could allow an unprivileged function run by the user to execute code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\system thereby escaping the Sandbox.The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring that Azure App Service sanitizes user inputs., aka 'Azure App Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-1372 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 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.