CVE-2019-16647
CVE-2019-16647 is a high-severity vulnerability in Maxthon Maxthon Browser 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Maxthon Maxthon Browser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unquoted Search Path in Maxthon 5.1.0 to 5.2.7 Browser for Windows.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16647?
- Unquoted Search Path in Maxthon 5.1.0 to 5.2.7 Browser for Windows.
- How severe is CVE-2019-16647?
- CVE-2019-16647 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-2019-16647 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-16647?
- CVE-2019-16647 affects Maxthon Maxthon Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-16647?
- 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-2019-16647 published?
- CVE-2019-16647 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://forum.maxthon.com/index.php?/topic/24472-unquoted-search-path-and-potential-abuses/
- https://safebreach.com/Post/Maxthon-Browser-for-Windows-Unquoted-Search-Path-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-16647
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:maxthon:maxthon_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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