Is CVE-2019-16190 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-16190 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-16190 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-16190 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16190?

CVE-2019-16190 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-16190

CWE-287Published: September 9, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SharePort Web Access on D-Link DIR-868L REVB through 2.03, DIR-885L REVA through 1.20, and DIR-895L REVA through 1.21 devices allows Authentication Bypass, as demonstrated by a direct request to folder_view.php or category_view.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-16190 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.