CVE-2019-15701: components/Modals/HelpModal.jsx in BloodHound 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands (

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-15701 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting bloodhound. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

components/Modals/HelpModal.jsx in BloodHound 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands (by spawning a child process as the current user on the victim's machine) when the search function's autocomplete feature is used. The victim must import data from an Active Directory with a GPO containing JavaScript in its name.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2019-08-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bloodhound project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-27 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bloodhound project bloodhound DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bloodhound sudo apt install bloodhound=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold bloodhound

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

dnf --showduplicates list bloodhound sudo dnf downgrade bloodhound-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bloodhound

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-2019-15701?

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

Is CVE-2019-15701 being exploited?

CVE-2019-15701 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-2019-15701 affect?

CVE-2019-15701 affects bloodhound. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). components/Modals/HelpModal.jsx in BloodHound 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands (by spawning a child process as the current user on the victim's machine) when the search function's autocomplete feature is used.

How urgent is CVE-2019-15701?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Active Directory vulnerabilities

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