CVE-2019-16124

Name: CVE-2019-16124
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-09T02:15:10.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 27.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16124 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In YouPHPTube 7.4, the file install/checkConfiguration.php has no access control, which leads to everyone being able to edit the configuration file, and insert malicious PHP code.. EPSS estimates a 27.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In YouPHPTube 7.4, the file install/checkConfiguration.php has no access control, which leads to everyone being able to edit the configuration file, and insert malicious PHP code.

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

27.58%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Youphptube	Youphptube	<= 7.4

References

https://github.com/YouPHPTube/YouPHPTube/commit/b32b410c9191c3c5db888514c29d7921f124d883Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47326Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://zerodays.lol/Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed
https://github.com/YouPHPTube/YouPHPTube/commit/b32b410c9191c3c5db888514c29d7921f124d883Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47326Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://zerodays.lol/Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16124?

In YouPHPTube 7.4, the file install/checkConfiguration.php has no access control, which leads to everyone being able to edit the configuration file, and insert malicious PHP code.

How severe is CVE-2019-16124?

CVE-2019-16124 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 27.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16124?

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-2019-16124?

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Source: NVD / NIST