CVE-2019-19164
CWE-20Published: May 7, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
dext5.ocx ActiveX Control in Dext5 Upload 5.0.0.112 and earlier versions contains a vulnerability that could allow remote files to be executed by setting the arguments to the activex method. A remote attacker could induce a user to access a crafted web page, causing damage such as malicious code infection.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-19164 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
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 8.8.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-19164 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts