Is CVE-2019-8997 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-8997 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-8997 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-8997 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-8997?

CVE-2019-8997 has a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2019-8997

CWE-611Published: March 21, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability in the Management System (console) of BlackBerry AtHoc versions earlier than 7.6 HF-567 could allow an attacker to potentially read arbitrary local files from the application server or make requests on the network by entering maliciously crafted XML in an existing field.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-8997 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), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.