How severe is CVE-2019-16962?

CVE-2019-16962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16962?

CVE-2019-16962 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16962?

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

When was CVE-2019-16962 published?

CVE-2019-16962 was published on 2021-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16962

CVE-2019-16962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central
Published: 2021-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0.430 allows HTML injection via a modified Report Name in a New Custom Report.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16962?: Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0.430 allows HTML injection via a modified Report Name in a New Custom Report.
How severe is CVE-2019-16962?: CVE-2019-16962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16962?: CVE-2019-16962 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16962 published?: CVE-2019-16962 was published on 2021-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_desktop_central:10.0.430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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