MEDIUM
CVE-2019-25023
CWE-290Published: February 27, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in Scytl sVote 2.1. Because the IP address from an X-Forwarded-For header (which can be manipulated client-side) is used for the internal application logs, an attacker can inject wrong IP addresses into these logs.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-25023 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
scytl1 product(s)
secure vote
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 (2)
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https://suid.ch/research/CVE-2019-25023.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://suid.ch/research/CVE-2019-25023.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-25023
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-290
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 27, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-290)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-25023 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.