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HIGH

CVE-2019-12997

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In Loopchain through 2.2.1.3, an attacker can escalate privileges from a low-privilege shell by changing the environment (aka injection in the DEFAULT_SCORE_HOST environment variable).

Technical details

Published
2019-06-28

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12997?

In Loopchain through 2.2.1.3, an attacker can escalate privileges from a low-privilege shell by changing the environment (aka injection in the DEFAULT_SCORE_HOST environment variable).

Is CVE-2019-12997 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-12997 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-12997?

CVE-2019-12997 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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