CVE-2019-13396
MediumExploitedPublic exploitFlightPath 4.x and 5.0-x allows directory traversal and Local File Inclusion through the form_include parameter in an index.php?q=system-handle-form-submit POST request because of an include_once in system_handle_form_submit in modules/system/system.module.
Published Jul 10, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-13396 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3) affecting Flightpath (Getflightpath).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 10, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flightpath <=4.8.3, Flightpath 4.8.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3
5.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
63%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
FlightPath 4.x and 5.0-x allows directory traversal and Local File Inclusion through the form_include parameter in an index.php?q=system-handle-form-submit POST request because of an include_once in system_handle_form_submit in modules/system/system.module.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 11, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 10, 2019 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FlightpathGetflightpath | 5.0-beta1, 5.0-beta2, 5.0-dev1, 5.0-dev2, 5.0-rc1, 5.0-rc2, 5.0-rc3 | 4.8.3 |
Patched Releases
Flightpath
<=4.8.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 10, 2019
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 10, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 11, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
FlightPath 4.x and 5.0-x allows directory traversal and Local File Inclusion through the form_include parameter in an index.php?q=system-handle-form-submit POST request because of an include_once in system_handle_form_submit in modules/system/system.module.
Affected: Flightpath (Getflightpath) versions 5.0-beta1, 5.0-beta2, 5.0-dev1, 5.0-dev2, 5.0-rc1, 5.0-rc2, 5.0-rc3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 10, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flightpath <=4.8.3, Flightpath 4.8.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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