How severe is CVE-2019-16072?

CVE-2019-16072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16072?

CVE-2019-16072 affects Netsas Enigma Network Management Solution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16072?

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

When was CVE-2019-16072 published?

CVE-2019-16072 was published on 2020-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16072

CVE-2019-16072 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netsas Enigma Network Management Solution with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Netsas Enigma Network Management Solution
Published: 2020-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability in the discover_and_manage CGI script in NETSAS Enigma NMS 65.0.0 and prior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code because of improper neutralization of shell metacharacters in the ip_address variable within an snmp_browser action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16072?: An OS command injection vulnerability in the discover_and_manage CGI script in NETSAS Enigma NMS 65.0.0 and prior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code because of improper neutralization of shell metacharacters in the ip_address variable within an snmp_browser action.
How severe is CVE-2019-16072?: CVE-2019-16072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16072?: CVE-2019-16072 affects Netsas Enigma Network Management Solution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-16072 published?: CVE-2019-16072 was published on 2020-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.mogozobo.com/?p=3647

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netsas:enigma_network_management_solution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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