CVE-2019-9187: ikiwiki before 3.20170111.1 and 3.2018x and 3.2019x before 3.20190228 allows SSRF via the aggregate plugin

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-9187 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ikiwiki. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ikiwiki before 3.20170111.1 and 3.2018x and 3.2019x before 3.20190228 allows SSRF via the aggregate plugin. The impact also includes reading local files via file: URIs.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2019-06-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ikiwiki

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-06-05 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ikiwiki ikiwiki UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.20170111.1 · >= 3.20190207 and < 3.20190226 · 3.20180105 · 3.20180228 · 3.20180311

Fixed in: 3.20170111.1, 3.20190226

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.20180105

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.20170111.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ikiwiki

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.20180105 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ikiwiki sudo apt install ikiwiki=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.20180105> sudo apt-mark hold ikiwiki

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ikiwiki sudo dnf downgrade ikiwiki-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.20180105> sudo dnf versionlock add ikiwiki

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.

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-2019-9187?

ikiwiki: upgrade to 3.20170111.1, 3.20190226. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-9187 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9187 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-2019-9187 affect?

CVE-2019-9187 affects ikiwiki. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). ikiwiki before 3.20170111.1 and 3.2018x and 3.2019x before 3.20190228 allows SSRF via the aggregate plugin. The impact also includes reading local files via file: URIs.

How urgent is CVE-2019-9187?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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