What is CVE-2019-16896?

CVE-2019-16896 is a high-severity vulnerability in K7computing K7 Ultimate Security, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-27.

How severe is CVE-2019-16896?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in K7computing K7 Ultimate Security

CVE-2019-16896

In K7 Ultimate Security 16.0.0117, the module K7BKCExt.dll (aka the backup module) improperly validates the administrative privileges of the user, allowing an arbitrary file write via a symbolic link attack with file restoration functionality.

EPSS: 0.004 (32.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

K7computing K7_ultimate_security — versions 16.0.0117
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16896?: CVE-2019-16896 is a high-severity vulnerability in K7computing K7 Ultimate Security, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-27.
How severe is CVE-2019-16896?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.