Is CVE-2019-20451 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-20451 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-20451 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-20451 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-20451?

CVE-2019-20451 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-20451

CWE-434Published: February 10, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The HTTP API in Prismview System 9 11.10.17.00 and Prismview Player 11 13.09.1100 allows remote code execution by uploading RebootSystem.lnk and requesting /REBOOTSYSTEM or /RESTARTVNC. (Authentication is required but an XML file containing credentials can be downloaded.)

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-20451 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.