MEDIUM
CVE-2019-15119
CWE-732Published: August 16, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
lib/install/install.go in cnlh nps through 0.23.2 uses 0777 permissions for /usr/local/bin/nps and/or /usr/bin/nps, leading to a file overwrite by a local user.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-15119 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
ehang-io1 product(s)
nps
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://github.com/cnlh/nps/commit/7178b3380720e910d283036a8d39879a94105515Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/cnlh/nps/issues/176Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/cnlh/nps/commit/7178b3380720e910d283036a8d39879a94105515Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/cnlh/nps/issues/176Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-15119
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-732
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 16, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-732)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-15119 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.