CVE-2019-16061: A number of files on the NETSAS Enigma NMS server 65.0.0 and prior are granted weak world-readable and world-w

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-16061?

enigma network management solution: upgrade to newer than 65.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-16061 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16061 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-16061 affect?

CVE-2019-16061 affects enigma network management solution. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A number of files on the NETSAS Enigma NMS server 65.0.0 and prior are granted weak world-readable and world-writable permissions, allowing any low privileged user with access to the system to read sensitive data (e.g., .htpasswd) and creat

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-16061?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-16061 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting enigma network management solution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A number of files on the NETSAS Enigma NMS server 65.0.0 and prior are granted weak world-readable and world-writable permissions, allowing any low privileged user with access to the system to read sensitive data (e.g., .htpasswd) and create/modify/delete content (e.g., under /var/www/html/docs) within the operating system.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2020-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netsas

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-03-19 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netsas enigma network management solution UPGRADE

Affected: <= 65.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 65.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy enigma-network-management-solution || rpm -q enigma-network-management-solution || enigma-network-management-solution --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 65.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade enigma-network-management-solution

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade enigma-network-management-solution

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-16061?

enigma network management solution: upgrade to newer than 65.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-16061 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16061 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-16061 affect?

CVE-2019-16061 affects enigma network management solution. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A number of files on the NETSAS Enigma NMS server 65.0.0 and prior are granted weak world-readable and world-writable permissions, allowing any low privileged user with access to the system to read sensitive data (e.g., .htpasswd) and creat

How urgent is CVE-2019-16061?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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