CVE-2019-14479: AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 allows Remote Code Execution

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-14479 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting netcrunch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 allows Remote Code Execution. In the NetCrunch web client, a read-only administrator can execute arbitrary code on the server running the NetCrunch server software.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-12-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adremsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-12-16 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adremsoft netcrunch DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.6.0.4587

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.6.0.4587

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.6.0.4587 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netcrunch sudo apt install netcrunch=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.6.0.4587> sudo apt-mark hold netcrunch

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

dnf --showduplicates list netcrunch sudo dnf downgrade netcrunch-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.6.0.4587> sudo dnf versionlock add netcrunch

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.

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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-2019-14479?

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

Is CVE-2019-14479 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14479 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-2019-14479 affect?

CVE-2019-14479 affects netcrunch. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 allows Remote Code Execution. In the NetCrunch web client, a read-only administrator can execute arbitrary code on the server running the NetCrunch server software.

How urgent is CVE-2019-14479?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-14483 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 allows Credentials Disclosure
CVE-2019-14482 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a hardcoded SSL private key vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client
CVE-2019-14481 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client
CVE-2019-14480 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has an Improper Session Handling vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client, which
CVE-2019-14478 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client

References

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