CVE-2019-12180: An issue was discovered in SmartBear ReadyAPI through 2.8.2 and 3.0.0 and SoapUI through 5.5

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-12180?

readyapi: upgrade to newer than 3.0.0; soapui: upgrade to newer than 5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-12180 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12180 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-2019-12180 affect?

CVE-2019-12180 affects readyapi, soapui. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in SmartBear ReadyAPI through 2.8.2 and 3.0.0 and SoapUI through 5.5. When opening a project, the Groovy "Load Script" is automatically executed. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary Groovy Language code (Jav

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-12180?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-12180 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting readyapi, soapui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in SmartBear ReadyAPI through 2.8.2 and 3.0.0 and SoapUI through 5.5. When opening a project, the Groovy "Load Script" is automatically executed. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary Groovy Language code (Java scripting language) on the victim machine by inducing it to open a malicious Project. The same issue is present in the "Save Script" function, which is executed automatically when saving a project.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-02-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: smartbear

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-05 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smartbear readyapi UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.8.2 and <= 3.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.8.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy readyapi || rpm -q readyapi || readyapi --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade readyapi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade readyapi

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.8.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison readyapi sudo apt install readyapi=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.8.2> sudo apt-mark hold readyapi

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list readyapi sudo dnf downgrade readyapi-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.8.2> sudo dnf versionlock add readyapi

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.

smartbear soapui UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.5

Fixed in: newer than 5.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy soapui || rpm -q soapui || soapui --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade soapui

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade soapui

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-2019-12180?

readyapi: upgrade to newer than 3.0.0; soapui: upgrade to newer than 5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-12180 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12180 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-2019-12180 affect?

CVE-2019-12180 affects readyapi, soapui. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in SmartBear ReadyAPI through 2.8.2 and 3.0.0 and SoapUI through 5.5. When opening a project, the Groovy "Load Script" is automatically executed. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary Groovy Language code (Jav

How urgent is CVE-2019-12180?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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