How severe is CVE-2019-16653?

CVE-2019-16653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16653 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-2019-16653?

CVE-2019-16653 affects Geniusbytes Genius Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16653?

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-2019-16653 published?

CVE-2019-16653 was published on 2020-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16653

CVE-2019-16653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Geniusbytes Genius Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Geniusbytes Genius Server
Published: 2020-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An application plugin in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain admin privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16653?: An application plugin in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain admin privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-16653?: CVE-2019-16653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16653 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-2019-16653?: CVE-2019-16653 affects Geniusbytes Genius Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16653?: 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-2019-16653 published?: CVE-2019-16653 was published on 2020-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www2.deloitte.com/it/it/pages/risk/articles/security-advisory-article---deloitte-italy---risk.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:geniusbytes:genius_server:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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