Is CVE-2019-18906 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-18906 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-18906 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-18906 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-18906?

CVE-2019-18906 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-18906

CWE-287Published: June 30, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A Improper Authentication vulnerability in cryptctl of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5, SUSE Manager Server 4.0 allows attackers with access to the hashed password to use it without having to crack it. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5 cryptctl versions prior to 2.4. SUSE Manager Server 4.0 cryptctl versions prior to 2.4.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-18906 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.

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