CVE-2019-3960: Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type in WallacePOS 1.4.3 allows a remote, authenticated attacker to

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-3960 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wallacepos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type in WallacePOS 1.4.3 allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by uploading a malicious PHP file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2019-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Tenable Network Security, Inc. · Vendor: wallaceit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-31 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wallaceit wallacepos DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wallacepos sudo apt install wallacepos=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.3> sudo apt-mark hold wallacepos

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

dnf --showduplicates list wallacepos sudo dnf downgrade wallacepos-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.3> sudo dnf versionlock add wallacepos

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-3960?

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

Is CVE-2019-3960 being exploited?

CVE-2019-3960 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-2019-3960 affect?

CVE-2019-3960 affects wallacepos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type in WallacePOS 1.4.3 allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by uploading a malicious PHP file.

How urgent is CVE-2019-3960?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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