PatchTheCVECVE-2019-9688: sftnow through 2018-12-29 allows index.php?g=Admin&m=User&a=add_post CSRF to add an admin account.
CVE-2019-9688 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting sftnow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
sftnow through 2018-12-29 allows index.php?g=Admin&m=User&a=add_post CSRF to add an admin account.
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 | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2019-03-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2019-9688?
sftnow: upgrade to newer than 2018-12-29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-9688 being exploited?
CVE-2019-9688 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-2019-9688 affect?
CVE-2019-9688 affects sftnow. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). sftnow through 2018-12-29 allows index.php?g=Admin&m=User&a=add_post CSRF to add an admin account.
How urgent is CVE-2019-9688?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference