CVE-2019-16113
CVE-2019-16113 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bludit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 78% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Bludit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Bludit 3.9.2 allows remote code execution via bl-kernel/ajax/upload-images.php because PHP code can be entered with a .jpg file name, and then this PHP code can write other PHP code to a ../ pathname.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16113?
- Bludit 3.9.2 allows remote code execution via bl-kernel/ajax/upload-images.php because PHP code can be entered with a .jpg file name, and then this PHP code can write other PHP code to a ../ pathname.
- How severe is CVE-2019-16113?
- CVE-2019-16113 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-16113 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-16113?
- CVE-2019-16113 affects Bludit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-16113?
- 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-2019-16113 published?
- CVE-2019-16113 was published on 2019-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155295/Bludit-Directory-Traversal-Image-File-Upload.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157988/Bludit-3.9.12-Directory-Traversal.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158569/Bludit-3.9.2-Directory-Traversal.html
- https://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1081
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bludit:bludit:3.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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