How severe is CVE-2019-6499?

CVE-2019-6499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6499?

CVE-2019-6499 primarily affects Teradata Viewpoint. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6499?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-6499 published?

CVE-2019-6499 was published on 2019-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6499

CVE-2019-6499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Teradata Viewpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Teradata Viewpoint
Published: 2019-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Teradata Viewpoint before 14.0 and 16.20.00.02-b80 contains a hardcoded password of TDv1i2e3w4 for the viewpoint database account (in viewpoint-portal\conf\server.xml) that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6499?: Teradata Viewpoint before 14.0 and 16.20.00.02-b80 contains a hardcoded password of TDv1i2e3w4 for the viewpoint database account (in viewpoint-portal\conf\server.xml) that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2019-6499?: CVE-2019-6499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6499?: CVE-2019-6499 primarily affects Teradata Viewpoint. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6499?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-6499 published?: CVE-2019-6499 was published on 2019-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:teradata:viewpoint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:teradata:viewpoint:16.20.00.02-b80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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