How severe is CVE-2019-14693?

CVE-2019-14693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14693?

CVE-2019-14693 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14693?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-14693 published?

CVE-2019-14693 was published on 2019-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14693

CVE-2019-14693 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer
Published: 2019-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer 6.2.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing license XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14693?: Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer 6.2.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing license XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.
How severe is CVE-2019-14693?: CVE-2019-14693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14693?: CVE-2019-14693 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14693?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-14693 published?: CVE-2019-14693 was published on 2019-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.excellium-services.com/cert-xlm-advisory/cve-2019-14693

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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