CVE-2019-13597: _s_/sprm/_s_/dyn/Player_setScriptFile in Sahi Pro 8.0.0 allows command execution

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-13597 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting sahi pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

_s_/sprm/_s_/dyn/Player_setScriptFile in Sahi Pro 8.0.0 allows command execution. It allows one to run ".sah" scripts via Sahi Launcher. Also, one can create a new script with an editor. It is possible to execute commands on the server using the _execute() function.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: 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	14.3% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2019-07-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sahipro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-14 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sahipro sahi pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sahi-pro || rpm -q sahi-pro || sahi-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sahi-pro sudo apt install sahi-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold sahi-pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list sahi-pro sudo dnf downgrade sahi-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add sahi-pro

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: Sahi Pro 8.0.0 - Remote Command Execution

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-13597?

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

Is CVE-2019-13597 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13597 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-2019-13597 affect?

CVE-2019-13597 affects sahi pro. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). _s_/sprm/_s_/dyn/Player_setScriptFile in Sahi Pro 8.0.0 allows command execution. It allows one to run ".sah" scripts via Sahi Launcher. Also, one can create a new script with an editor. It is possible to execute commands on the server usin

How urgent is CVE-2019-13597?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-15102 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Tyto Sahi Pro 6.x through 8.0.0
CVE-2019-13063 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Within Sahi Pro 8.0.0, an attacker can send a specially crafted URL to include any victim files on the system
CVE-2018-20472 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Tyto Sahi Pro through 7.x.x and 8.0.0
CVE-2018-20470 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Tyto Sahi Pro through 7.x.x and 8.0.0
CVE-2018-20469 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Tyto Sahi Pro through 7.x.x and 8.0.0

References

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