CVE-2019-16864
CVE-2019-16864 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enterprisedt Completeftp 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Enterprisedt Completeftp Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CompleteFTPService.exe in the server in EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP before 12.1.4 allows Remote Code Execution by leveraging a Windows user account that has SSH access. The exec command is always run as SYSTEM.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16864?
- CompleteFTPService.exe in the server in EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP before 12.1.4 allows Remote Code Execution by leveraging a Windows user account that has SSH access. The exec command is always run as SYSTEM.
- How severe is CVE-2019-16864?
- CVE-2019-16864 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-2019-16864 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-16864?
- CVE-2019-16864 affects Enterprisedt Completeftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-16864?
- 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-2019-16864 published?
- CVE-2019-16864 was published on 2022-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://enterprisedt.com/products/completeftp/doc/guide/html/history.html
- https://github.com/RhinoSecurityLabs/CVEs/tree/master/CVE-2019-16864
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:enterprisedt:completeftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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