# CVE-2019-12816: znc: Modules.cpp in ZNC before 1.7.4-rc1 allows remote authenticated non-admin users to escalate privileges and execute ar...

CVE-2019-12816 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by znc 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2, released June 15, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-12816
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0405
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 15, 2019

## Description

Modules.cpp in ZNC before 1.7.4-rc1 allows remote authenticated non-admin users to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code by loading a module with a crafted name.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | znc Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2 | [znc 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-znc-1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2.md) | Jun 15, 2019 |
| Linux | znc-perl Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2 | [znc-perl 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-znc-perl-1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2.md) | Jun 15, 2019 |
| Linux | znc-python Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2 | [znc-python 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-znc-python-1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2.md) | Jun 15, 2019 |
| Linux | znc-tcl Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2 | [znc-tcl 1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-znc-tcl-1.6.6-1ubuntu0.2.md) | Jun 15, 2019 |

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