CVE-2019-14924: An issue was discovered in GCDWebServer before 3.5.3

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-14924?

gcdwebserver: upgrade to 3.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-14924 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14924 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-2019-14924 affect?

CVE-2019-14924 affects gcdwebserver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in GCDWebServer before 3.5.3. The method moveItem in the GCDWebUploader class checks the FileExtension of newAbsolutePath but not oldAbsolutePath. By leveraging this vulnerability, an adversary can make an inaccessib

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-14924?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-14924 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gcdwebserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in GCDWebServer before 3.5.3. The method moveItem in the GCDWebUploader class checks the FileExtension of newAbsolutePath but not oldAbsolutePath. By leveraging this vulnerability, an adversary can make an inaccessible file be available (the credential of the app, for instance).

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2019-08-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gcdwebserver project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-10 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gcdwebserver project gcdwebserver UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.5.3

Fixed in: 3.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gcdwebserver

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-14924?

gcdwebserver: upgrade to 3.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14924 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14924 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-2019-14924 affect?

CVE-2019-14924 affects gcdwebserver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in GCDWebServer before 3.5.3. The method moveItem in the GCDWebUploader class checks the FileExtension of newAbsolutePath but not oldAbsolutePath. By leveraging this vulnerability, an adversary can make an inaccessib

How urgent is CVE-2019-14924?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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