CVE-2019-12890: RedwoodHQ 2.5.5 does not require any authentication for database operations, which allows remote attackers to

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-12890 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting redwoodhq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RedwoodHQ 2.5.5 does not require any authentication for database operations, which allows remote attackers to create admin users via a con.automationframework users insert_one call.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2019-06-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: redwoodhq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-06-19 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redwoodhq redwoodhq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.5.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison redwoodhq sudo apt install redwoodhq=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold redwoodhq

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

dnf --showduplicates list redwoodhq sudo dnf downgrade redwoodhq-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add redwoodhq

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-2019-12890?

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

Is CVE-2019-12890 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12890 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-2019-12890 affect?

CVE-2019-12890 affects redwoodhq. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). RedwoodHQ 2.5.5 does not require any authentication for database operations, which allows remote attackers to create admin users via a con.automationframework users insert_one call.

How urgent is CVE-2019-12890?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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