CVE-2019-15017: The SSH service is enabled on the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.294 and earlier, exposing SSH to the local netw

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-15017?

inspector: upgrade to newer than 1.294. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-15017 being exploited?

CVE-2019-15017 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-2019-15017 affect?

CVE-2019-15017 affects inspector. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). The SSH service is enabled on the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.294 and earlier, exposing SSH to the local network. When combined with PAN-SA-2019-0027, this can allow an attacker to authenticate to the service using hardcoded credentials.

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2019-15017 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting inspector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SSH service is enabled on the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.294 and earlier, exposing SSH to the local network. When combined with PAN-SA-2019-0027, this can allow an attacker to authenticate to the service using hardcoded credentials.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2019-10-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · Vendor: zingbox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-09 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zingbox inspector UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.294

Fixed in: newer than 1.294

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.294 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade inspector

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-2019-15017?

inspector: upgrade to newer than 1.294. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-15017 being exploited?

CVE-2019-15017 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-2019-15017 affect?

CVE-2019-15017 affects inspector. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). The SSH service is enabled on the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.294 and earlier, exposing SSH to the local network. When combined with PAN-SA-2019-0027, this can allow an attacker to authenticate to the service using hardcoded credentials.

How urgent is CVE-2019-15017?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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