Is CVE-2019-5886 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-5886 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-5886 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-5886 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5886?

CVE-2019-5886 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-5886

CWE-667Published: January 10, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in ShopXO 1.2.0. In the application\install\controller\Index.php file, there is no validation lock file in the Add method, which allows an attacker to reinstall the database. The attacker can write arbitrary code to database.php during system reinstallation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5886 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.