CVE-2019-14551: Das Q before 2019-08-02 allows web sites to execute arbitrary code on client machines, as demonstrated by a cr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-14551?

das q software: upgrade to 3.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-14551 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14551 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-14551 affect?

CVE-2019-14551 affects das q software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Das Q before 2019-08-02 allows web sites to execute arbitrary code on client machines, as demonstrated by a cross-origin /install request with an attacker-controlled releaseUrl, which triggers download and execution of code within a ZIP arc

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-14551?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-14551 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting das q software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Das Q before 2019-08-02 allows web sites to execute arbitrary code on client machines, as demonstrated by a cross-origin /install request with an attacker-controlled releaseUrl, which triggers download and execution of code within a ZIP archive.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2019-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: daskeyboard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-03 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

daskeyboard das q software UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.2.5

Fixed in: 3.2.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2019-14551?

das q software: upgrade to 3.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14551 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14551 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-2019-14551 affect?

CVE-2019-14551 affects das q software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Das Q before 2019-08-02 allows web sites to execute arbitrary code on client machines, as demonstrated by a cross-origin /install request with an attacker-controlled releaseUrl, which triggers download and execution of code within a ZIP arc

How urgent is CVE-2019-14551?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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