CVE-2019-9002: An issue was discovered in Tiny Issue 1.3.1 and pixeline Bugs through 1.3.2c

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-9002?

tiny issue: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; bugs: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2c. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-9002 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9002 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-2019-9002 affect?

CVE-2019-9002 affects tiny issue, bugs. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in Tiny Issue 1.3.1 and pixeline Bugs through 1.3.2c. install/config-setup.php allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the database_host parameter if the installer remains present in its original di

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-9002?

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

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-9002 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting tiny issue, bugs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Tiny Issue 1.3.1 and pixeline Bugs through 1.3.2c. install/config-setup.php allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the database_host parameter if the installer remains present in its original directory after installation is completed.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2019-02-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pixeline · tiny issue project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-02-22 07:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tiny issue project tiny issue DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tiny-issue || rpm -q tiny-issue || tiny-issue --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tiny-issue sudo apt install tiny-issue=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold tiny-issue

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

dnf --showduplicates list tiny-issue sudo dnf downgrade tiny-issue-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add tiny-issue

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.

pixeline bugs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.2c

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.2c

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.2c (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bugs

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2019-9002?

tiny issue: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; bugs: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2c. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-9002 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9002 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-2019-9002 affect?

CVE-2019-9002 affects tiny issue, bugs. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in Tiny Issue 1.3.1 and pixeline Bugs through 1.3.2c. install/config-setup.php allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the database_host parameter if the installer remains present in its original di

How urgent is CVE-2019-9002?

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

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