CVE-2019-16116

Name: CVE-2019-16116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-02T16:15:14.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 3.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16116 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP Server prior to version 12.1.3 is vulnerable to information exposure in the Bootstrap.log file. This allows an attacker to obtain the administrator password hash.. EPSS estimates a 3.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP Server prior to version 12.1.3 is vulnerable to information exposure in the Bootstrap.log file. This allows an attacker to obtain the administrator password hash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.68%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Enterprisedt	Completeftp Server	< 12.1.3

References

https://enterprisedt.com/products/completeftp/doc/guide/html/history.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/application-security/completeftp-server-local-privesc-cve-2019-16116/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://enterprisedt.com/products/completeftp/doc/guide/html/history.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/application-security/completeftp-server-local-privesc-cve-2019-16116/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16116?

EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP Server prior to version 12.1.3 is vulnerable to information exposure in the Bootstrap.log file. This allows an attacker to obtain the administrator password hash.

How severe is CVE-2019-16116?

CVE-2019-16116 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16116?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-16116?

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Source: NVD / NIST