CVE-2019-16072: An OS command injection vulnerability in the discover_and_manage CGI script in NETSAS Enigma NMS 65.0.0 and pr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-16072?

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

Q: Is CVE-2019-16072 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16072 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-2019-16072 affect?

CVE-2019-16072 affects enigma network management solution. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An OS command injection vulnerability in the discover_and_manage CGI script in NETSAS Enigma NMS 65.0.0 and prior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code because of improper neutralization of shell metacharacters in the ip_address vari

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-16072?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-16072 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting enigma network management solution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An OS command injection vulnerability in the discover_and_manage CGI script in NETSAS Enigma NMS 65.0.0 and prior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code because of improper neutralization of shell metacharacters in the ip_address variable within an snmp_browser action.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	25.9% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-03-20
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

2020-03-20 00:17 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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Enigma NMS 65.0.0 - OS Command Injection
Nuclei scan template: Enigma NMS < 65.0.0 - Authenticated OS Command Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2019-16072?

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

Is CVE-2019-16072 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16072 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-2019-16072 affect?

CVE-2019-16072 affects enigma network management solution. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An OS command injection vulnerability in the discover_and_manage CGI script in NETSAS Enigma NMS 65.0.0 and prior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code because of improper neutralization of shell metacharacters in the ip_address vari

How urgent is CVE-2019-16072?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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