PatchTheCVECVE-2019-18245: Reliable Controls LicenseManager versions 3.4 and prior may allow an authenticated user to insert malicious co
CVE-2019-18245 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting rc-licensemanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Reliable Controls LicenseManager versions 3.4 and prior may allow an authenticated user to insert malicious code into the system root path, which may allow execution of code with elevated privileges of the application.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 66%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-428 |
| Published | 2019-12-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2019-18245?
rc-licensemanager: upgrade to newer than 3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-18245 being exploited?
CVE-2019-18245 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-2019-18245 affect?
CVE-2019-18245 affects rc-licensemanager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Reliable Controls LicenseManager versions 3.4 and prior may allow an authenticated user to insert malicious code into the system root path, which may allow execution of code with elevated privileges of the application.
How urgent is CVE-2019-18245?
Priority 36/100. High severity