How severe is CVE-2019-5643?

CVE-2019-5643 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-5643 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5643?

CVE-2019-5643 affects Gatech Computing For Good's Basic Laboratory Information System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5643?

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

When was CVE-2019-5643 published?

CVE-2019-5643 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5643

CVE-2019-5643 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gatech Computing For Good's Basic Laboratory Information System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Gatech Computing For Good's Basic Laboratory Information System
Published: 2019-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Computing For Good's Basic Laboratory Information System (also known as C4G BLIS) version 3.5 and earlier suffers from an instance of CWE-284, "Improper Access Control." As a result, an unauthenticated user may enumerate the user names and facility names in use on a particular installation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5643?: Computing For Good's Basic Laboratory Information System (also known as C4G BLIS) version 3.5 and earlier suffers from an instance of CWE-284, "Improper Access Control." As a result, an unauthenticated user may enumerate the user names and facility names in use on a particular installation.
How severe is CVE-2019-5643?: CVE-2019-5643 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-5643 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5643?: CVE-2019-5643 affects Gatech Computing For Good's Basic Laboratory Information System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5643?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-5643 published?: CVE-2019-5643 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.rapid7.com/2019/09/10/r7-2019-09-cve-2019-5617-cve-2019-5643-cve-2019-5644-c4g-blis-authentication-and-authorization-vulnerabilities-fixed/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gatech:computing_for_good\'s_basic_laboratory_information_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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