Is CVE-2019-14450 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-14450 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-14450 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-14450 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14450?

CVE-2019-14450 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-14450

CWE-22Published: October 28, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A directory traversal vulnerability was discovered in RepetierServer.exe in Repetier-Server 0.8 through 0.91 that allows for the creation of a user controlled XML file at an unintended location. When this is combined with CVE-2019-14451, an attacker can upload an "external command" configuration as a printer configuration, and achieve remote code execution. After exploitation, loading of the external command configuration is dependent on a system reboot or service restart.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-14450 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.