How severe is CVE-2019-19896?

CVE-2019-19896 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-2019-19896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19896?

CVE-2019-19896 affects Ixpdata Easyinstall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19896?

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-2019-19896 published?

CVE-2019-19896 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19896

CVE-2019-19896 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ixpdata Easyinstall 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Ixpdata Easyinstall
Published: 2020-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In IXP EasyInstall 6.2.13723, there is Remote Code Execution via weak permissions on the Engine Service share. The default file permissions of the IXP$ share on the server allows modification of directories and files (e.g., bat-scripts), which allows execution of code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the target server and clients.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19896?: In IXP EasyInstall 6.2.13723, there is Remote Code Execution via weak permissions on the Engine Service share. The default file permissions of the IXP$ share on the server allows modification of directories and files (e.g., bat-scripts), which allows execution of code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on the target server and clients.
How severe is CVE-2019-19896?: CVE-2019-19896 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-2019-19896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19896?: CVE-2019-19896 affects Ixpdata Easyinstall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19896?: 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-2019-19896 published?: CVE-2019-19896 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://improsec.com/tech-blog/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-easyinstall-rmm-and-deployment-software

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ixpdata:easyinstall:6.2.13723:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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