CVE-2019-11654: Path traversal vulnerability in Micro Focus Verastream Host Integrator (VHI), versions 7.7 SP2 and earlier, Th

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-11654 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting verastream host integrator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Path traversal vulnerability in Micro Focus Verastream Host Integrator (VHI), versions 7.7 SP2 and earlier, The vulnerability allows remote unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2019-08-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): OpenText · Vendor: microfocus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-23 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microfocus verastream host integrator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.5 · 7.5 sp1 · 7.6 · 7.6 sp1 · 7.7 · 7.7 sp1 · 7.7 sp1_update_1 · 7.7 sp1_update_2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy verastream-host-integrator || rpm -q verastream-host-integrator || verastream-host-integrator --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison verastream-host-integrator sudo apt install verastream-host-integrator=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5> sudo apt-mark hold verastream-host-integrator

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

dnf --showduplicates list verastream-host-integrator sudo dnf downgrade verastream-host-integrator-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5> sudo dnf versionlock add verastream-host-integrator

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.

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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-2019-11654?

verastream host integrator: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-11654 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11654 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-2019-11654 affect?

CVE-2019-11654 affects verastream host integrator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Path traversal vulnerability in Micro Focus Verastream Host Integrator (VHI), versions 7.7 SP2 and earlier, The vulnerability allows remote unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2019-11654?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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