CVE-2019-5029
CriticalPublic exploitAn exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the Config editor of the Exhibitor Web UI versions 1.0.9 to 1.7.1.
Published Nov 13, 2019 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-5029 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Exhibitor (Exhibitor Project).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Exhibitor <=1.7.1, Exhibitor 1.7.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
57%
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
An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the Config editor of the Exhibitor Web UI versions 1.0.9 to 1.7.1. Arbitrary shell commands surrounded by backticks or $() can be inserted into the editor and will be executed by the Exhibitor process when it launches ZooKeeper. An attacker can execute any command as the user running the Exhibitor process.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ExhibitorExhibitor Project | >= Tested version was compiled using the standalone pom.xml from the Exhibitor master branch | 1.7.1 |
Patched Releases
Exhibitor
<=1.7.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 13, 2019
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the Config editor of the Exhibitor Web UI versions 1.0.9 to 1.7.1.
Affected: Exhibitor (Exhibitor Project) versions >= Tested version was compiled using the standalone pom.xml from the Exhibitor master branch. 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 Exhibitor <=1.7.1, Exhibitor 1.7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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