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CVE-2019-15018: A security vulnerability exists in the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.280 and earlier, where authentication is n

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-15018 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting inspector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A security vulnerability exists in the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.280 and earlier, where authentication is not required when binding the Inspector instance to a different customer tenant.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-306
Published2019-10-09
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · Vendor: zingbox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

zingbox inspector UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.280
Fixed in: newer than 1.280
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 1.280 (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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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-2019-15018?

inspector: upgrade to newer than 1.280. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-15018 being exploited?

CVE-2019-15018 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-2019-15018 affect?

CVE-2019-15018 affects inspector. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A security vulnerability exists in the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.280 and earlier, where authentication is not required when binding the Inspector instance to a different customer tenant.

How urgent is CVE-2019-15018?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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