CVE-2019-16382
CVE-2019-16382 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Workspace Control 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ivanti Workspace Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Ivanti Workspace Control 10.3.110.0. One is able to bypass Ivanti's FileGuard folder protection by renaming the WMTemp work folder used by PowerGrid. A malicious PowerGrid XML file can then be created, after which the folder is renamed back to its original value. Also, CVE-2018-15591 exploitation can consequently be achieved by using PowerGrid with the /SEE parameter to execute the arbitrary command specified in the XML file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16382?
- An issue was discovered in Ivanti Workspace Control 10.3.110.0. One is able to bypass Ivanti's FileGuard folder protection by renaming the WMTemp work folder used by PowerGrid. A malicious PowerGrid XML file can then be created, after which the folder is renamed back to its original value. Also, CVE-2018-15591 exploitation can consequently be achieved by using PowerGrid with the /SEE parameter to execute the arbitrary command specified in the XML file.
- How severe is CVE-2019-16382?
- CVE-2019-16382 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-2019-16382 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-16382?
- CVE-2019-16382 affects Ivanti Workspace Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-16382?
- 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-2019-16382 published?
- CVE-2019-16382 was published on 2020-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Alert-Ivanti-Workspace-Control-September-2019
- https://twitter.com/jmoosdijk
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:workspace_control:10.3.110.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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