What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16698?

CVE-2019-16698 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-16698?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-16698. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Direct Mail CVE-2019-16698

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2019-10-16 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Direct Mail

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 16, 2019 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

The direct_mail (aka Direct Mail) extension through 5.2.2 for TYPO3 has a missing access check in the backend module, allowing a user (with restricted permissions to the fe_users table) to view and export data of frontend users who are subscribed to a newsletter.

AnalysisAI

The direct_mail (aka Direct Mail) extension through 5.2.2 for TYPO3 has a missing access check in the backend module, allowing a user (with restricted permissions to the fe_users table) to view and. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The direct_mail (aka Direct Mail) extension through 5.2.2 for TYPO3 has a missing access check in the backend module, allowing a user (with restricted permissions to the fe_users table) to view and export data of frontend users who are subscribed to a newsletter. Affected products include: Dkd Direct Mail. Version information: through 5.2.2.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.