CVE-2019-5530: Windows binaries generated with InstallBuilder versions earlier than 19.7.0 are vulnerable to tampering even i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-5530?

installbuilder: upgrade to 19.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-5530 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5530 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-2019-5530 affect?

CVE-2019-5530 affects installbuilder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Windows binaries generated with InstallBuilder versions earlier than 19.7.0 are vulnerable to tampering even if they contain a valid Authenticode signature.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-5530 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting installbuilder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Windows binaries generated with InstallBuilder versions earlier than 19.7.0 are vulnerable to tampering even if they contain a valid Authenticode signature.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2019-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VMware · Vendor: bitrock

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-29 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bitrock installbuilder UPGRADE

Affected: < 19.7.0

Fixed in: 19.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 19.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade installbuilder

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-2019-5530?

installbuilder: upgrade to 19.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-5530 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5530 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-2019-5530 affect?

CVE-2019-5530 affects installbuilder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Windows binaries generated with InstallBuilder versions earlier than 19.7.0 are vulnerable to tampering even if they contain a valid Authenticode signature.

How urgent is CVE-2019-5530?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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