CVE-2019-19857: An issue was discovered in Serpico (aka SimplE RePort wrIting and CollaboratiOn tool) 1.3.0

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-19857 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting serpico. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Serpico (aka SimplE RePort wrIting and CollaboratiOn tool) 1.3.0. An admin can change their password without providing the current password, by using interfaces outside the Change Password screen. Thus, requiring the admin to enter an Old Password value on the Change Password screen does not enhance security. This is problematic in conjunction with XSS.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2020-01-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: serpico project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-15 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

serpico project serpico DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison serpico sudo apt install serpico=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold serpico

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

dnf --showduplicates list serpico sudo dnf downgrade serpico-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add serpico

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-2019-19857?

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

Is CVE-2019-19857 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19857 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-2019-19857 affect?

CVE-2019-19857 affects serpico. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An issue was discovered in Serpico (aka SimplE RePort wrIting and CollaboratiOn tool) 1.3.0. An admin can change their password without providing the current password, by using interfaces outside the Change Password screen. Thus, requiring

How urgent is CVE-2019-19857?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-12687 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Serpico before 1.3.3
CVE-2019-19859 MEDIUM 5.3 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Serpico (aka SimplE RePort wrIting and CollaboratiOn tool) 1.3.0
CVE-2019-19858 MEDIUM 4.8 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Serpico (aka SimplE RePort wrIting and CollaboratiOn tool) 1.3.0
CVE-2019-19856 MEDIUM 4.8 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Serpico (aka SimplE RePort wrIting and CollaboratiOn tool) 1.3.0
CVE-2019-19855 MEDIUM 4.8 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Serpico (aka SimplE RePort wrIting and CollaboratiOn tool) 1.3.0

References

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