CVE-2019-15059: In Liberty lisPBX 2.0-4, configuration backup files can be retrieved remotely from /backup/lispbx-CONF-YYYY-MM

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-15059 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting lispbx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Liberty lisPBX 2.0-4, configuration backup files can be retrieved remotely from /backup/lispbx-CONF-YYYY-MM-DD.tar or /backup/lispbx-CDR-YYYY-MM-DD.tar without authentication or authorization. These configuration files have all PBX information including extension numbers, contacts, and passwords.

Why this priority

High severity
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	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2021-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lispbx project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-04-12 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lispbx project lispbx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0-4 · 2.0-5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0-4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0-4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lispbx sudo apt install lispbx=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0-4> sudo apt-mark hold lispbx

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

dnf --showduplicates list lispbx sudo dnf downgrade lispbx-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0-4> sudo dnf versionlock add lispbx

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2019-15059?

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

Is CVE-2019-15059 being exploited?

CVE-2019-15059 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-2019-15059 affect?

CVE-2019-15059 affects lispbx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In Liberty lisPBX 2.0-4, configuration backup files can be retrieved remotely from /backup/lispbx-CONF-YYYY-MM-DD.tar or /backup/lispbx-CDR-YYYY-MM-DD.tar without authentication or authorization. These configuration files have all PBX infor

How urgent is CVE-2019-15059?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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