CVE-2019-16072

Name: CVE-2019-16072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-20T00:17:08.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 25.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16072 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An OS command injection vulnerability in the discover_and_manage CGI script in NETSAS Enigma NMS 65.0.0 and prior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code because of improper neutralization of shell metacharacters in the ip_address variable within an snmp_browser action.. EPSS estimates a 25.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability in the discover_and_manage CGI script in NETSAS Enigma NMS 65.0.0 and prior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code because of improper neutralization of shell metacharacters in the ip_address variable within an snmp_browser action.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

25.28%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netsas	Enigma Network Management Solution	<= 65.0.0

References

https://www.mogozobo.com/?p=3647Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mogozobo.com/?p=3647Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16072?

How severe is CVE-2019-16072?

CVE-2019-16072 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 25.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16072?

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Source: NVD / NIST