Is CVE-2019-16867 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-16867 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-16867 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-16867 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16867?

CVE-2019-16867 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2019-16867

CWE-22Published: September 25, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

HongCMS 3.0.0 allows arbitrary file deletion via a ../ in the file parameter to admin/index.php/database/ajax?action=delete, a similar issue to CVE-2018-16774. (If the attacker deletes config.php and visits install/index.php, they can reinstall the product.)

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-16867 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.