CVE-2019-16268

Name: CVE-2019-16268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-03T18:15:15.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16268 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Zoho ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 10.0.259 allows HTML injection via the Description field on the Admin - User Administration userMgmt.do?actionToCall=ShowUser screen.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 10.0.259 allows HTML injection via the Description field on the Admin - User Administration userMgmt.do?actionToCall=ShowUser screen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Manageengine Remote Access Plus	10.0.259

References

https://www.esecforte.com/responsible-vulnerability-disclosure-cve-2019-16268-html-injection-vulnerability-in-manageengine-remote-access-plus/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/remote-desktop-management/knowledge-base/html-injection.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.esecforte.com/responsible-vulnerability-disclosure-cve-2019-16268-html-injection-vulnerability-in-manageengine-remote-access-plus/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/remote-desktop-management/knowledge-base/html-injection.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16268?

Zoho ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 10.0.259 allows HTML injection via the Description field on the Admin - User Administration userMgmt.do?actionToCall=ShowUser screen.

How severe is CVE-2019-16268?

CVE-2019-16268 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16268?

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-2019-16268?

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Source: NVD / NIST