CVE-2019-16153

Name: CVE-2019-16153
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-23T17:15:11.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16153 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A hard-coded password vulnerability in the Fortinet FortiSIEM database component version 5.2.5 and below may allow attackers to access the device database via the use of static credentials.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A hard-coded password vulnerability in the Fortinet FortiSIEM database component version 5.2.5 and below may allow attackers to access the device database via the use of static credentials.

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

1.15%

62.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortisiem	>= 5.0.0, <= 5.2.5

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-195Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-195Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16153?

A hard-coded password vulnerability in the Fortinet FortiSIEM database component version 5.2.5 and below may allow attackers to access the device database via the use of static credentials.

How severe is CVE-2019-16153?

CVE-2019-16153 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16153?

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