How severe is CVE-2019-16698?

CVE-2019-16698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16698?

CVE-2019-16698 affects Dkd Direct Mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16698?

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

When was CVE-2019-16698 published?

CVE-2019-16698 was published on 2019-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16698

CVE-2019-16698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dkd Direct Mail with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Dkd Direct Mail
Published: 2019-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The direct_mail (aka Direct Mail) extension through 5.2.2 for TYPO3 has a missing access check in the backend module, allowing a user (with restricted permissions to the fe_users table) to view and export data of frontend users who are subscribed to a newsletter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16698?: The direct_mail (aka Direct Mail) extension through 5.2.2 for TYPO3 has a missing access check in the backend module, allowing a user (with restricted permissions to the fe_users table) to view and export data of frontend users who are subscribed to a newsletter.
How severe is CVE-2019-16698?: CVE-2019-16698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16698?: CVE-2019-16698 affects Dkd Direct Mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16698 published?: CVE-2019-16698 was published on 2019-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dkd:direct_mail:*:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*

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