How severe is CVE-2019-16872?

CVE-2019-16872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2019-16872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16872?

CVE-2019-16872 affects Portainer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16872?

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-2019-16872 published?

CVE-2019-16872 was published on 2019-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16872

CVE-2019-16872 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Portainer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Portainer
Published: 2019-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Portainer before 1.22.1 has Incorrect Access Control (issue 1 of 4).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16872?: Portainer before 1.22.1 has Incorrect Access Control (issue 1 of 4).
How severe is CVE-2019-16872?: CVE-2019-16872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2019-16872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16872?: CVE-2019-16872 affects Portainer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16872?: 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-2019-16872 published?: CVE-2019-16872 was published on 2019-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-19-120

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:portainer:portainer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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