How severe is CVE-2019-20451?

CVE-2019-20451 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-2019-20451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20451?

CVE-2019-20451 primarily affects Samsung Prismview Player 11. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20451?

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-2019-20451 published?

CVE-2019-20451 was published on 2020-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20451

CVE-2019-20451 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Samsung Prismview Player 11 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Samsung Prismview Player 11
Published: 2020-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The HTTP API in Prismview System 9 11.10.17.00 and Prismview Player 11 13.09.1100 allows remote code execution by uploading RebootSystem.lnk and requesting /REBOOTSYSTEM or /RESTARTVNC. (Authentication is required but an XML file containing credentials can be downloaded.)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20451?: The HTTP API in Prismview System 9 11.10.17.00 and Prismview Player 11 13.09.1100 allows remote code execution by uploading RebootSystem.lnk and requesting /REBOOTSYSTEM or /RESTARTVNC. (Authentication is required but an XML file containing credentials can be downloaded.)
How severe is CVE-2019-20451?: CVE-2019-20451 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-2019-20451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20451?: CVE-2019-20451 primarily affects Samsung Prismview Player 11. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20451?: 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-2019-20451 published?: CVE-2019-20451 was published on 2020-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/papers/47535

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:prismview_player_11:13.09.1100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samsung:prismview_system_9:11.10.17.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Other CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-48283 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type…
CVE-2026-48276 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type…
CVE-2026-57700 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Daan.Dev OMGF Pro allows Using Malicious Files. This…
CVE-2025-69129 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in WordPress & WooCommerce Scraper Plugin, Import Data from Any Site <= 1.0.7…
CVE-2026-40772 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in GeekyBot <= 1.2.2 versions.
CVE-2026-40412 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type in Azure Orbital Spatio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code…

Browse all CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) vulnerabilities →