CVE-2019-7692: install/install.php in CIM 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted prefix va

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-7692 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

install/install.php in CIM 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted prefix value because of configuration file mishandling in the N=83 case, as demonstrated by a call to the PHP fputs function that creates a .php file in the public folder.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2019-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cim project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-02-10 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cim project cim DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cim sudo apt install cim=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo apt-mark hold cim

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

dnf --showduplicates list cim sudo dnf downgrade cim-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo dnf versionlock add cim

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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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-2019-7692?

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

Is CVE-2019-7692 being exploited?

CVE-2019-7692 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-2019-7692 affect?

CVE-2019-7692 affects cim. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). install/install.php in CIM 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted prefix value because of configuration file mishandling in the N=83 case, as demonstrated by a call to the PHP fputs function that creates a

How urgent is CVE-2019-7692?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2018-20614 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE public\install\install.php in CIM 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to reload the product via the public/install/#

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