Is CVE-2019-2616 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-2616 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2019-2616 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2019-2616 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-2616?

CVE-2019-2616 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2019-2616

Published: March 25, 2022

EPSS:94.23%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Oracle BI Publisher, formerly XML Publisher, contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for various unauthorized actions. Open-source reporting attributes this vulnerability to allowing for authentication bypass.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle BI Publisher Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-03-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-15

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Oracle BI Publisher contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for unauthorized actions, including authentication bypass. The high EPSS score of 0.94226 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited, as listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. Open-source reporting attributes this to an authentication bypass flaw.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches and updates for Oracle BI Publisher. Review and strengthen authentication mechanisms and access controls.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-2616 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CISA has added CVE-2019-2616 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.