CVE-2019-0285: The .NET SDK WebForm Viewer in SAP Crystal Reports for Visual Studio (fixed in version 2010) discloses sensiti

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-0285 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting crystal reports. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The .NET SDK WebForm Viewer in SAP Crystal Reports for Visual Studio (fixed in version 2010) discloses sensitive database information including credentials which can be misused by the attacker.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.6% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2019-04-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): SAP SE · Vendor: sap

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-10 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sap crystal reports DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2010

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2010

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy crystal-reports || rpm -q crystal-reports || crystal-reports --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2010 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison crystal-reports sudo apt install crystal-reports=<VERSION_BEFORE_2010> sudo apt-mark hold crystal-reports

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list crystal-reports sudo dnf downgrade crystal-reports-<VERSION_BEFORE_2010> sudo dnf versionlock add crystal-reports

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SAP Crystal Reports - Information Disclosure

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-0285?

crystal reports: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-0285 being exploited?

CVE-2019-0285 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-0285 affect?

CVE-2019-0285 affects crystal reports. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The .NET SDK WebForm Viewer in SAP Crystal Reports for Visual Studio (fixed in version 2010) discloses sensitive database information including credentials which can be misused by the attacker.

How urgent is CVE-2019-0285?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

SAP vulnerabilities · Visual Studio vulnerabilities

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