Is CVE-2019-25590 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-25590 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-25590 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-25590 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25590?

CVE-2019-25590 has a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2019-25590

CWE-1282Published: March 22, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026

6.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.5th

Official Description

Axessh 4.2 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the logging configuration that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the log file name field. Attackers can enable session logging, paste a buffer of 500 or more characters into the log file name parameter, and trigger a crash when establishing a telnet connection.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-25590 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.