CVE-2019-12782: An authorization bypass vulnerability in pinboard updates in ThoughtSpot 4.4.1 through 5.1.1 (before 5.1.2) al

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2019-12782 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting thoughtspot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An authorization bypass vulnerability in pinboard updates in ThoughtSpot 4.4.1 through 5.1.1 (before 5.1.2) allows a low-privilege user with write access to at least one pinboard to corrupt pinboards of another user in the application by spoofing GUIDs in pinboard update requests, effectively deleting them.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2019-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thoughtspot

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-09 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: >= 4.4.1 and <= 5.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 5.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade thoughtspot

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 4.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison thoughtspot sudo apt install thoughtspot=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold thoughtspot

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

dnf --showduplicates list thoughtspot sudo dnf downgrade thoughtspot-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add thoughtspot

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2019-12782?

thoughtspot: upgrade to newer than 5.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-12782 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12782 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-2019-12782 affect?

CVE-2019-12782 affects thoughtspot. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An authorization bypass vulnerability in pinboard updates in ThoughtSpot 4.4.1 through 5.1.1 (before 5.1.2) allows a low-privilege user with write access to at least one pinboard to corrupt pinboards of another user in the application by sp

How urgent is CVE-2019-12782?

Priority 45/100. High severity

References

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