CVE-2019-5069: A code execution vulnerability exists in Epignosis eFront LMS v5.2.12

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-5069?

efront lms: upgrade to newer than 5.2.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-5069 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5069 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-2019-5069 affect?

CVE-2019-5069 affects efront lms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A code execution vulnerability exists in Epignosis eFront LMS v5.2.12. A specially crafted web request can cause unsafe deserialization potentially resulting in PHP code being executed. An attacker can send a crafted web parameter to trigge

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-5069?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-5069 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting efront lms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A code execution vulnerability exists in Epignosis eFront LMS v5.2.12. A specially crafted web request can cause unsafe deserialization potentially resulting in PHP code being executed. An attacker can send a crafted web parameter to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2019-09-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: epignosishq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-09-05 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

epignosishq efront lms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.2.12

Fixed in: newer than 5.2.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy efront-lms || rpm -q efront-lms || efront-lms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.2.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade efront-lms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade efront-lms

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-5069?

efront lms: upgrade to newer than 5.2.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-5069 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5069 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-2019-5069 affect?

CVE-2019-5069 affects efront lms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A code execution vulnerability exists in Epignosis eFront LMS v5.2.12. A specially crafted web request can cause unsafe deserialization potentially resulting in PHP code being executed. An attacker can send a crafted web parameter to trigge

How urgent is CVE-2019-5069?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-5070 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the unauthenticated portion of eFront LMS, versions v5.2.

References

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