CVE-2019-6266
CVE-2019-6266 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cordaware Bestinformed 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-295.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-295
- Affected product: Cordaware Bestinformed
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cordaware bestinformed Microsoft Windows client before 6.2.1.0 is affected by insecure SSL certificate verification and insecure access patterns. These issues allow remote attackers to downgrade encrypted connections to cleartext.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-6266?
- Cordaware bestinformed Microsoft Windows client before 6.2.1.0 is affected by insecure SSL certificate verification and insecure access patterns. These issues allow remote attackers to downgrade encrypted connections to cleartext.
- How severe is CVE-2019-6266?
- CVE-2019-6266 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-2019-6266 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-6266?
- CVE-2019-6266 affects Cordaware Bestinformed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-6266?
- 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-2019-6266 published?
- CVE-2019-6266 was published on 2019-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cordaware:bestinformed:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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