How severe is CVE-2019-16700?

CVE-2019-16700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16700 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16700?

CVE-2019-16700 affects Slub-dresden Slub Events. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16700?

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

When was CVE-2019-16700 published?

CVE-2019-16700 was published on 2019-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16700

CVE-2019-16700 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Slub-dresden Slub Events with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Slub-dresden Slub Events
Published: 2019-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The slub_events (aka SLUB: Event Registration) extension through 3.0.2 for TYPO3 allows uploading of arbitrary files to the webserver. For versions 1.2.2 and below, this results in Remote Code Execution. In versions later than 1.2.2, this can result in Denial of Service, since the web space can be filled up with arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16700?: The slub_events (aka SLUB: Event Registration) extension through 3.0.2 for TYPO3 allows uploading of arbitrary files to the webserver. For versions 1.2.2 and below, this results in Remote Code Execution. In versions later than 1.2.2, this can result in Denial of Service, since the web space can be filled up with arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2019-16700?: CVE-2019-16700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16700 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16700?: CVE-2019-16700 affects Slub-dresden Slub Events. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16700?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-16700 published?: CVE-2019-16700 was published on 2019-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:slub-dresden:slub_events:*:*:*:*:*:typo3:*:*

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