CVE-2019-16000
CVE-2019-16000 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-345.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-345
- Affected product: Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the automatic update process of Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install arbitrary, unapproved applications on a targeted device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient verification of the Windows Installer. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a file in a specific location in the Windows file system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured policy and install unapproved applications.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16000?
- A vulnerability in the automatic update process of Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install arbitrary, unapproved applications on a targeted device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient verification of the Windows Installer. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a file in a specific location in the Windows file system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured policy and install unapproved applications.
- How severe is CVE-2019-16000?
- CVE-2019-16000 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-16000 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-16000?
- CVE-2019-16000 affects Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-16000?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-16000 published?
- CVE-2019-16000 was published on 2020-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:umbrella_roaming_client:2.2.238:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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