CVE-2019-16149

Name: CVE-2019-16149
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-28T10:15:13.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16149 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in FortiClientEMS version 6.2.0 may allow a remote attacker to execute unauthorized code by injecting malicious payload in the user profile of a FortiClient instance being managed by the vulnerable system.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in FortiClientEMS version 6.2.0 may allow a remote attacker to execute unauthorized code by injecting malicious payload in the user profile of a FortiClient instance being managed by the vulnerable system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Forticlientems	< 6.2.1

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-072Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16149?

How severe is CVE-2019-16149?

CVE-2019-16149 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16149?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST