PatchTheCVECVE-2019-12887: KeyIdentity LinOTP before 2.10.5.3 has Incorrect Access Control (issue 1 of 2).
CVE-2019-12887 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting linotp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
KeyIdentity LinOTP before 2.10.5.3 has Incorrect Access Control (issue 1 of 2).
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 33%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-294 |
| Published | 2019-06-27 |
| 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-2019-12887?
linotp: upgrade to 2.10.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-12887 being exploited?
CVE-2019-12887 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-2019-12887 affect?
CVE-2019-12887 affects linotp. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). KeyIdentity LinOTP before 2.10.5.3 has Incorrect Access Control (issue 1 of 2).
How urgent is CVE-2019-12887?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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