How severe is CVE-2019-16514?

CVE-2019-16514 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16514?

CVE-2019-16514 affects Connectwise Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16514?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-16514 published?

CVE-2019-16514 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16514

CVE-2019-16514 is a high-severity vulnerability in Connectwise Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
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. The server allows remote code execution. Administrative users could upload an unsigned extension ZIP file containing executable code that is subsequently executed by the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16514?: An issue was discovered in ConnectWise Control (formerly known as ScreenConnect) 19.3.25270.7185. The server allows remote code execution. Administrative users could upload an unsigned extension ZIP file containing executable code that is subsequently executed by the server.
How severe is CVE-2019-16514?: CVE-2019-16514 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16514?: CVE-2019-16514 affects Connectwise Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16514?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-16514 published?: CVE-2019-16514 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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