CVE-2019-19896

Name: CVE-2019-19896
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-23T21:15:12.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 3.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19896 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. In IXP EasyInstall 6.2.13723, there is Remote Code Execution via weak permissions on the Engine Service share. The default file permissions of the IXP$ share on the server allows modification of directories and files (e.g., bat-scripts), which allows execution of code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the target server and clients.. EPSS estimates a 3.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In IXP EasyInstall 6.2.13723, there is Remote Code Execution via weak permissions on the Engine Service share. The default file permissions of the IXP$ share on the server allows modification of directories and files (e.g., bat-scripts), which allows execution of code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the target server and clients.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.03%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ixpdata	Easyinstall	6.2.13723

References

https://improsec.com/tech-blog/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-easyinstall-rmm-and-deployment-softwareExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://improsec.com/tech-blog/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-easyinstall-rmm-and-deployment-softwareExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19896?

How severe is CVE-2019-19896?

CVE-2019-19896 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19896?

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Source: NVD / NIST