How severe is CVE-2019-16867?

CVE-2019-16867 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16867 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16867?

CVE-2019-16867 affects Hongcms Project Hongcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16867?

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

When was CVE-2019-16867 published?

CVE-2019-16867 was published on 2019-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16867

CVE-2019-16867 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hongcms Project Hongcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hongcms Project Hongcms
Published: 2019-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HongCMS 3.0.0 allows arbitrary file deletion via a ../ in the file parameter to admin/index.php/database/ajax?action=delete, a similar issue to CVE-2018-16774. (If the attacker deletes config.php and visits install/index.php, they can reinstall the product.)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16867?: HongCMS 3.0.0 allows arbitrary file deletion via a ../ in the file parameter to admin/index.php/database/ajax?action=delete, a similar issue to CVE-2018-16774. (If the attacker deletes config.php and visits install/index.php, they can reinstall the product.)
How severe is CVE-2019-16867?: CVE-2019-16867 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16867 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16867?: CVE-2019-16867 affects Hongcms Project Hongcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16867?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16867 published?: CVE-2019-16867 was published on 2019-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Neeke/HongCMS/issues/12

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hongcms_project:hongcms:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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