PatchTheCVECVE-2019-18349: HotkeyP through 4.9 r96 allows privilege escalation in the privilege function in Commands.cpp.
CVE-2019-18349 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting hotkeyp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
HotkeyP through 4.9 r96 allows privilege escalation in the privilege function in Commands.cpp.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.4% (top 16%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2019-11-21 |
| 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-2019-18349?
hotkeyp: upgrade to newer than 4.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-18349 being exploited?
CVE-2019-18349 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-2019-18349 affect?
CVE-2019-18349 affects hotkeyp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). HotkeyP through 4.9 r96 allows privilege escalation in the privilege function in Commands.cpp.
How urgent is CVE-2019-18349?
Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action