CVE-2019-10778: devcert-sanscache before 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Command Injection

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-10778?

devcert-sanscache: upgrade to 0.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-10778 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10778 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-10778 affect?

CVE-2019-10778 affects devcert-sanscache. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). devcert-sanscache before 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Command Injection via the exec function. The variable `commonName` controlled by user input is used as part of the `exec` function without any sanit

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-10778?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-10778 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting devcert-sanscache. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

devcert-sanscache before 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Command Injection via the exec function. The variable `commonName` controlled by user input is used as part of the `exec` function without any sanitization.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: devcert-sanscache project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-08 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

devcert-sanscache project devcert-sanscache UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.4.7

Fixed in: 0.4.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy devcert-sanscache || rpm -q devcert-sanscache || devcert-sanscache --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade devcert-sanscache

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade devcert-sanscache

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2019-10778?

devcert-sanscache: upgrade to 0.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-10778 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10778 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-2019-10778 affect?

CVE-2019-10778 affects devcert-sanscache. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). devcert-sanscache before 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Command Injection via the exec function. The variable `commonName` controlled by user input is used as part of the `exec` function without any sanit

How urgent is CVE-2019-10778?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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