MEDIUM
CVE-2019-16990
CWE-22Published: October 21, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In FusionPBX up to v4.5.7, the file app/music_on_hold/music_on_hold.php uses an unsanitized "file" variable coming from the URL, which takes any pathname (base64 encoded) and allows a download of it.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-16990 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
fusionpbx1 product(s)
fusionpbx
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://resp3ctblog.wordpress.com/2019/10/19/fusionpbx-path-traversal-3/Third Party Advisory
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https://resp3ctblog.wordpress.com/2019/10/19/fusionpbx-path-traversal-3/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-16990
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 21, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-16990 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.