CVE-2019-19606: X-Plane before 11.41 has multiple improper path validations that could allow reading and writing files from/to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-19606?

x-plane: upgrade to 11.41. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-19606 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19606 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-19606 affect?

CVE-2019-19606 affects x-plane. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). X-Plane before 11.41 has multiple improper path validations that could allow reading and writing files from/to arbitrary paths (or a leak of OS credentials to a remote system) via crafted network packets. This could be used to execute arbit

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-19606?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-19606 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting x-plane. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

X-Plane before 11.41 has multiple improper path validations that could allow reading and writing files from/to arbitrary paths (or a leak of OS credentials to a remote system) via crafted network packets. This could be used to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

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
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: x-plane

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-03-30 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

x-plane x-plane UPGRADE

Affected: < 11.41

Fixed in: 11.41

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy x-plane || rpm -q x-plane || x-plane --version

2. UPGRADE to 11.41 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade x-plane

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade x-plane

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2019-19606?

x-plane: upgrade to 11.41. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-19606 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19606 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-2019-19606 affect?

CVE-2019-19606 affects x-plane. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). X-Plane before 11.41 has multiple improper path validations that could allow reading and writing files from/to arbitrary paths (or a leak of OS credentials to a remote system) via crafted network packets. This could be used to execute arbit

How urgent is CVE-2019-19606?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2019-19605 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE X-Plane before 11.41 allows Arbitrary Memory Write via crafted network packets, which could cause a denial of

References

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