CVE-2019-16700

Name: CVE-2019-16700
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-16T19:15:15.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16700 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The slub_events (aka SLUB: Event Registration) extension through 3.0.2 for TYPO3 allows uploading of arbitrary files to the webserver. For versions 1.2.2 and below, this results in Remote Code Execution. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The slub_events (aka SLUB: Event Registration) extension through 3.0.2 for TYPO3 allows uploading of arbitrary files to the webserver. For versions 1.2.2 and below, this results in Remote Code Execution. In versions later than 1.2.2, this can result in Denial of Service, since the web space can be filled up with arbitrary files.

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

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Slub-Dresden	Slub Events	<= 3.0.2

References

https://extensions.typo3.org/extension/slub_eventsThird Party Advisory
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2019-017/Third Party Advisory
https://extensions.typo3.org/extension/slub_eventsThird Party Advisory
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2019-017/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16700?

How severe is CVE-2019-16700?

CVE-2019-16700 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16700?

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