How severe is CVE-2019-16861?

CVE-2019-16861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16861?

CVE-2019-16861 affects Code42. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16861?

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-2019-16861 published?

CVE-2019-16861 was published on 2019-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16861

CVE-2019-16861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Code42 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Code42
Published: 2019-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Code42 server through 7.0.2 for Windows has an Untrusted Search Path. In certain situations, a non-administrative attacker on the local server could create or modify a dynamic-link library (DLL). The Code42 service could then load it at runtime, and potentially execute arbitrary code at an elevated privilege on the local server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16861?: Code42 server through 7.0.2 for Windows has an Untrusted Search Path. In certain situations, a non-administrative attacker on the local server could create or modify a dynamic-link library (DLL). The Code42 service could then load it at runtime, and potentially execute arbitrary code at an elevated privilege on the local server.
How severe is CVE-2019-16861?: CVE-2019-16861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16861?: CVE-2019-16861 affects Code42. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16861?: 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-2019-16861 published?: CVE-2019-16861 was published on 2019-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:code42:code42:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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