CVE-2019-16868
CVE-2019-16868 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emlog 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-22.
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-22
- Affected product: Emlog
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
emlog through 6.0.0beta has an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via an admin/data.php?action=dell_all_bak request with directory traversal sequences in the bak[] parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16868?
- emlog through 6.0.0beta has an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via an admin/data.php?action=dell_all_bak request with directory traversal sequences in the bak[] parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2019-16868?
- CVE-2019-16868 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-2019-16868 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-2019-16868?
- CVE-2019-16868 primarily affects Emlog. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-16868?
- 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-2019-16868 published?
- CVE-2019-16868 was published on 2019-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:emlog:emlog:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:emlog:emlog:6.0.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
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