How severe is CVE-2019-16149?

CVE-2019-16149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2019-16149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16149?

CVE-2019-16149 affects Fortinet Forticlientems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16149?

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

Does CVE-2019-16149 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-16149 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8613.

When was CVE-2019-16149 published?

CVE-2019-16149 was published on 2025-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16149

CVE-2019-16149 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlientems with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-8613
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlientems
Published: 2025-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in FortiClientEMS version 6.2.0 may allow a remote attacker to execute unauthorized code by injecting malicious payload in the user profile of a FortiClient instance being managed by the vulnerable system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16149?: An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in FortiClientEMS version 6.2.0 may allow a remote attacker to execute unauthorized code by injecting malicious payload in the user profile of a FortiClient instance being managed by the vulnerable system.
How severe is CVE-2019-16149?: CVE-2019-16149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-16149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16149?: CVE-2019-16149 affects Fortinet Forticlientems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16149?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2019-16149 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-16149 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8613.
When was CVE-2019-16149 published?: CVE-2019-16149 was published on 2025-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-072

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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