PatchTheCVECVE-2019-10801: enpeem through 2.2.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands
CVE-2019-10801 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting enpeem. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
enpeem through 2.2.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands. The "options.dir" argument is provided to the "exec" function without any sanitization.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- 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 | 2.8% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2020-02-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2019-10801?
enpeem: upgrade to newer than 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-10801 being exploited?
CVE-2019-10801 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-2019-10801 affect?
CVE-2019-10801 affects enpeem. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). enpeem through 2.2.0 allows execution of arbitrary commands. The "options.dir" argument is provided to the "exec" function without any sanitization.
How urgent is CVE-2019-10801?
Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action