Is CVE-2019-16114 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-16114 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-16114 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-16114 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16114?

CVE-2019-16114 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-16114

CWE-863Published: September 9, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In ATutor 2.2.4, an unauthenticated attacker can change the application settings and force it to use his crafted database, which allows him to gain access to the application. Next, he can change the directory that the application uploads files to, which allows him to achieve remote code execution. This occurs because install/include/header.php does not restrict certain changes (to db_host, db_login, db_password, and content_dir) within install/include/step5.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-16114 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.