CVE-2019-13069: extenua SilverSHielD 6.x fails to secure its ProgramData folder, leading to a Local Privilege Escalation to SY

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-13069 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting silvershield. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

extenua SilverSHielD 6.x fails to secure its ProgramData folder, leading to a Local Privilege Escalation to SYSTEM. The attacker must replace SilverShield.config.sqlite with a version containing an additional user account, and then use SSH and port forwarding to reach a 127.0.0.1 service.

Why this priority

High severity
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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2019-08-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: extenua

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-17 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

extenua silvershield UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.0 and <= 6.1.14.144

Fixed in: newer than 6.1.14.144

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.1.14.144 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade silvershield

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 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison silvershield sudo apt install silvershield=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold silvershield

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

dnf --showduplicates list silvershield sudo dnf downgrade silvershield-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add silvershield

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SilverSHielD 6.x - Local Privilege Escalation

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-13069?

silvershield: upgrade to newer than 6.1.14.144. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-13069 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13069 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-2019-13069 affect?

CVE-2019-13069 affects silvershield. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). extenua SilverSHielD 6.x fails to secure its ProgramData folder, leading to a Local Privilege Escalation to SYSTEM. The attacker must replace SilverShield.config.sqlite with a version containing an additional user account, and then use SSH

How urgent is CVE-2019-13069?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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