How severe is CVE-2019-11653?

CVE-2019-11653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-11653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-11653?

CVE-2019-11653 primarily affects Microfocus Content Manager. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11653?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-11653 published?

CVE-2019-11653 was published on 2019-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-11653

CVE-2019-11653 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Content Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Content Manager
Published: 2019-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remote Access Control Bypass in Micro Focus Content Manager. versions 9.1, 9.2, 9.3. The vulnerability could be exploited to manipulate data stored during another user’s CheckIn request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11653?: Remote Access Control Bypass in Micro Focus Content Manager. versions 9.1, 9.2, 9.3. The vulnerability could be exploited to manipulate data stored during another user’s CheckIn request.
How severe is CVE-2019-11653?: CVE-2019-11653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-11653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11653?: CVE-2019-11653 primarily affects Microfocus Content Manager. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-11653 published?: CVE-2019-11653 was published on 2019-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:content_manager:9.1.0:patch6_hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:content_manager:9.1.0:patch6_hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:content_manager:9.1.0:patch6_hotfix3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:content_manager:9.1.0:patch6_hotfix4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:content_manager:9.1.0:patch6_hotfix5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:content_manager:9.2.0:patch3_hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:content_manager:9.3.0:patch2_hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:content_manager:9.3.0:patch2_hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*