CVE-2019-16244

Name: CVE-2019-16244
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-22T16:15:13.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16244 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OMERO.server before 5.6.1 allows attackers to bypass the security filters and access hidden objects via a crafted query.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OMERO.server before 5.6.1 allows attackers to bypass the security filters and access hidden objects via a crafted query.

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

1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openmicroscopy	Omero.Server	< 5.6.1

References

https://www.openmicroscopy.org/security/advisories/2019-SV5/Vendor Advisory
https://www.openmicroscopy.org/security/advisories/2019-SV5/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16244?

OMERO.server before 5.6.1 allows attackers to bypass the security filters and access hidden objects via a crafted query.

How severe is CVE-2019-16244?

CVE-2019-16244 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16244?

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-2019-16244?

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Source: NVD / NIST