Is CVE-2019-14432 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-14432 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-14432 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-14432 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14432?

CVE-2019-14432 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-14432

CWE-287Published: August 7, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Incorrect authentication of application WebSocket connections in Loom Desktop for Mac up to 0.16.0 allows remote code execution from either malicious JavaScript in a browser or hosts on the same network, during periods in which a user is recording a video with the application. The same attack vector can be used to crash the application at any time.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-14432 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 8.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.