Is CVE-2019-5916 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-5916 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-5916 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-5916 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5916?

CVE-2019-5916 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-5916

CWE-917Published: February 13, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Input validation issue in POWER EGG(Ver 2.0.1, Ver 2.02 Patch 3 and earlier, Ver 2.1 Patch 4 and earlier, Ver 2.2 Patch 7 and earlier, Ver 2.3 Patch 9 and earlier, Ver 2.4 Patch 13 and earlier, Ver 2.5 Patch 12 and earlier, Ver 2.6 Patch 8 and earlier, Ver 2.7 Patch 6 and earlier, Ver 2.7 Government Edition Patch 7 and earlier, Ver 2.8 Patch 6 and earlier, Ver 2.8c Patch 5 and earlier, Ver 2.9 Patch 4 and earlier) allows remote attackers to execute EL expression on the server via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5916 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.