CVE-2019-16758

Name: CVE-2019-16758
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-21T18:15:11.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 16.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16758 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Lexmark Services Monitor 2.27.4.0.39 (running on TCP port 2070), a remote attacker can use a directory traversal technique using /../../../ or ..%2F..%2F..%2F to obtain local files on the host operating system.. EPSS estimates a 16.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Lexmark Services Monitor 2.27.4.0.39 (running on TCP port 2070), a remote attacker can use a directory traversal technique using /../../../ or ..%2F..%2F..%2F to obtain local files on the host operating system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

16.77%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lexmark	Services Monitor Firmware	2.27.4.0.39

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155365/Lexmark-Services-Monitor-2.27.4.0.39-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Nov/17Third Party Advisory
http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=TE930&locale=en&userlocale=EN_US
https://www.symantec.com/security-center/vulnerabilities/writeup/110943Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155365/Lexmark-Services-Monitor-2.27.4.0.39-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Nov/17Third Party Advisory
http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=TE930&locale=en&userlocale=EN_US
https://www.symantec.com/security-center/vulnerabilities/writeup/110943Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16758?

How severe is CVE-2019-16758?

CVE-2019-16758 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16758?

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