How severe is CVE-2019-16285?

CVE-2019-16285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16285 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-2019-16285?

CVE-2019-16285 primarily affects Hp Thinpro Linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16285?

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

When was CVE-2019-16285 published?

CVE-2019-16285 was published on 2019-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16285

CVE-2019-16285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Thinpro Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Hp Thinpro Linux
Published: 2019-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

If a local user has been configured and logged in, an unauthenticated attacker with physical access may be able to extract sensitive information onto a local drive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16285?: If a local user has been configured and logged in, an unauthenticated attacker with physical access may be able to extract sensitive information onto a local drive.
How severe is CVE-2019-16285?: CVE-2019-16285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16285 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-2019-16285?: CVE-2019-16285 primarily affects Hp Thinpro Linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16285?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16285 published?: CVE-2019-16285 was published on 2019-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:thinpro_linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:thinpro_linux:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:thinpro_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:thinpro_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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