PatchTheCVECVE-2019-18870: A path traversal via the iniFile parameter in excel.php in Blaauw Remote Kiln Control through v3.00r4 allows a
CVE-2019-18870 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting remote kiln control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A path traversal via the iniFile parameter in excel.php in Blaauw Remote Kiln Control through v3.00r4 allows an authenticated attacker to download arbitrary files from the host machine.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2020-05-07 |
| 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-2019-18870?
remote kiln control: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-18870 being exploited?
CVE-2019-18870 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-2019-18870 affect?
CVE-2019-18870 affects remote kiln control. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A path traversal via the iniFile parameter in excel.php in Blaauw Remote Kiln Control through v3.00r4 allows an authenticated attacker to download arbitrary files from the host machine.
How urgent is CVE-2019-18870?
Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference
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