CVE-2019-14521: The api/admin/logoupload Logo File upload feature in EMCA Energy Logserver 6.1.2 allows attackers to send any

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-14521 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting energy logserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The api/admin/logoupload Logo File upload feature in EMCA Energy Logserver 6.1.2 allows attackers to send any kind of file to any location on the server via path traversal in the filename parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2019-08-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: emca

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-05 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

emca energy logserver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy energy-logserver || rpm -q energy-logserver || energy-logserver --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison energy-logserver sudo apt install energy-logserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold energy-logserver

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

dnf --showduplicates list energy-logserver sudo dnf downgrade energy-logserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add energy-logserver

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-2019-14521?

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

Is CVE-2019-14521 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14521 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-2019-14521 affect?

CVE-2019-14521 affects energy logserver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The api/admin/logoupload Logo File upload feature in EMCA Energy Logserver 6.1.2 allows attackers to send any kind of file to any location on the server via path traversal in the filename parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2019-14521?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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