How severe is CVE-2019-16190?

CVE-2019-16190 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-2019-16190 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16190?

CVE-2019-16190 primarily affects Dlink Dir-868l Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16190?

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-2019-16190 published?

CVE-2019-16190 was published on 2019-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16190

CVE-2019-16190 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-868l Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dlink Dir-868l Firmware
Published: 2019-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SharePort Web Access on D-Link DIR-868L REVB through 2.03, DIR-885L REVA through 1.20, and DIR-895L REVA through 1.21 devices allows Authentication Bypass, as demonstrated by a direct request to folder_view.php or category_view.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16190?: SharePort Web Access on D-Link DIR-868L REVB through 2.03, DIR-885L REVA through 1.20, and DIR-895L REVA through 1.21 devices allows Authentication Bypass, as demonstrated by a direct request to folder_view.php or category_view.php.
How severe is CVE-2019-16190?: CVE-2019-16190 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-2019-16190 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16190?: CVE-2019-16190 primarily affects Dlink Dir-868l Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16190?: 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-2019-16190 published?: CVE-2019-16190 was published on 2019-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cyberloginit.com/2019/09/10/dlink-shareport-web-access-authentication-bypass.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-868l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-885l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-895l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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