How severe is CVE-2019-16179?

CVE-2019-16179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16179?

CVE-2019-16179 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16179?

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

When was CVE-2019-16179 published?

CVE-2019-16179 was published on 2019-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16179

CVE-2019-16179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Limesurvey
Published: 2019-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Limesurvey before 3.17.14 does not enforce SSL/TLS usage in the default configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16179?: Limesurvey before 3.17.14 does not enforce SSL/TLS usage in the default configuration.
How severe is CVE-2019-16179?: CVE-2019-16179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16179?: CVE-2019-16179 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16179 published?: CVE-2019-16179 was published on 2019-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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