CVE-2019-3694: A Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of munin in openSUSE Factory, Leap 15.1 all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-3694?

munin: upgrade to newer than 2.0.49-4.2; munin: upgrade to newer than 2.0.40-lp151.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-3694 being exploited?

CVE-2019-3694 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-2019-3694 affect?

CVE-2019-3694 affects munin, munin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). A Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of munin in openSUSE Factory, Leap 15.1 allows local attackers to escalate from user munin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory munin version 2.0.49-4.2 and prior v

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-3694 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting munin, munin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of munin in openSUSE Factory, Leap 15.1 allows local attackers to escalate from user munin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory munin version 2.0.49-4.2 and prior versions. openSUSE Leap 15.1 munin version 2.0.40-lp151.1.1 and prior versions.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2020-01-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): SUSE · Vendor: opensuse · suse

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-24 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opensuse munin UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.49-4.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.49-4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.49-4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade munin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade munin

Note

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

suse munin UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.40-lp151.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.40-lp151.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.40-lp151.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade munin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade munin

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-2019-3694?

munin: upgrade to newer than 2.0.49-4.2; munin: upgrade to newer than 2.0.40-lp151.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-3694 being exploited?

CVE-2019-3694 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-2019-3694 affect?

CVE-2019-3694 affects munin, munin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). A Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of munin in openSUSE Factory, Leap 15.1 allows local attackers to escalate from user munin to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory munin version 2.0.49-4.2 and prior v

How urgent is CVE-2019-3694?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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