CVE-2019-16653

Name: CVE-2019-16653
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-29T14:15:14.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16653 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An application plugin in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain admin privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An application plugin in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain admin privileges.

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

1.97%

77.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Geniusbytes	Genius Server	3.2.2

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16653?

An application plugin in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain admin privileges.

How severe is CVE-2019-16653?

CVE-2019-16653 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16653?

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-2019-16653?

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Source: NVD / NIST