How severe is CVE-2019-16181?

CVE-2019-16181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16181?

CVE-2019-16181 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16181?

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

When was CVE-2019-16181 published?

CVE-2019-16181 was published on 2019-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16181

CVE-2019-16181 is a low-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Limesurvey
Published: 2019-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Limesurvey before 3.17.14, admin users can mark other users' notifications as read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16181?: In Limesurvey before 3.17.14, admin users can mark other users' notifications as read.
How severe is CVE-2019-16181?: CVE-2019-16181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16181?: CVE-2019-16181 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16181 published?: CVE-2019-16181 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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