CVE-2019-1821
High PUBLISHEDCisco Prime Infrastructure and Evolved Programmable Network Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) and Cisco Evolved Programmable Network (EPN) Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute code with root-level privileges on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability exist because the software improperly validates user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file to the administrative web interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute code with root-level privileges on the underlying operating system.
- CVE Published
- May 16, 2019
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 08, 2025
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
- 98.1%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco |
Cisco Prime Infrastructure
|
3.4 |
Affected |
CVE References
- 20190515 Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Evolved Programmable Network Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities tools.cisco.com · Vendor Advisory https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory...
- 108339 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108339
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/153350/Cisco-Prime-Infrastructure-Heal... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153350/Cisco-Prime-Infrastructur...
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-06-08 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/cpi_tararchive_upload.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2019/CVE-2019-1821.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2025-06-08 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:06 UTC · Nuclei Templates
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Input Validation
Scanner Integrations
Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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15:02 UTC over 1 year ago15:02 UTC · over 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC over 1 year ago15:02 UTC · over 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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01:10 UTC about 7 years ago01:10 UTC · about 7 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 7 years ago00:00 UTC · over 7 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2019-1821
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"title": "Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Evolved Programmable Network Manager Remote Co...",
"affected_vendor": "Cisco",
"affected_product": "Cisco Prime Infrastructure",
"affected_versions": [
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],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": 0.98092,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}