CVE-2019-14322
HighPublic exploitPallets Werkzeug vulnerable to Path Traversal
Published May 24, 2022 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-j544-7q9p-6xp8, PYSEC-2026-1065
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-14322 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Werkzeug (Palletsprojects), python-werkzeug (debian).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Werkzeug 0.15.5, python-werkzeug 0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
56%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
In Pallets Werkzeug before 0.15.5, SharedDataMiddleware mishandles drive names (such as C:) in Windows pathnames.
Affected Products
7 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WerkzeugPalletsprojects | See advisory | 0.15.5 |
| python-werkzeugdebian | See advisory | 0 |
Patched Releases
Werkzeug
0.15.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 24, 2022
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-14322
- advisoryhttps://palletsprojects.com/blog/werkzeug-0-15-5-released/
- exploitExploitDB-50101
- articlehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163398/Pallets-Werkzeug-0.15.4-Path-Traversal.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
In Pallets Werkzeug before 0.15.5, SharedDataMiddleware mishandles drive names (such as C:) in Windows pathnames.
Affected: Werkzeug (Palletsprojects); python-werkzeug (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Werkzeug 0.15.5, python-werkzeug 0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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