CVE-2019-16293

Name: CVE-2019-16293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-13T17:15:12.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16293 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Create Discoveries feature of Open-AudIT before 3.2.0 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted value for a URL field.. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Create Discoveries feature of Open-AudIT before 3.2.0 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted value for a URL field.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.61%

72.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opmantek	Open-Audit	< 3.2.0

References

https://community.opmantek.com/display/OA/Errata+-+3.1.2+Security+issue%2C+September+2019Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://community.opmantek.com/display/OA/Errata+-+3.1.2+Security+issue%2C+September+2019Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16293?

The Create Discoveries feature of Open-AudIT before 3.2.0 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted value for a URL field.

How severe is CVE-2019-16293?

CVE-2019-16293 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16293?

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-2019-16293?

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Source: NVD / NIST