How severe is CVE-2019-16512?

CVE-2019-16512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16512?

CVE-2019-16512 affects Connectwise Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16512?

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

When was CVE-2019-16512 published?

CVE-2019-16512 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16512

CVE-2019-16512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Connectwise Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Connectwise Control
Published: 2020-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185. There is stored XSS in the Appearance modifier.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16512?: An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185. There is stored XSS in the Appearance modifier.
How severe is CVE-2019-16512?: CVE-2019-16512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16512?: CVE-2019-16512 affects Connectwise Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16512 published?: CVE-2019-16512 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:connectwise:control:19.3.25270.7185:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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