CVE-2019-16293: The Create Discoveries feature of Open-AudIT before 3.2.0 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-16293?

open-audit: upgrade to 3.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-16293 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16293 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-2019-16293 affect?

CVE-2019-16293 affects open-audit. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Create Discoveries feature of Open-AudIT before 3.2.0 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted value for a URL field.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-16293?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-16293 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting open-audit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Create Discoveries feature of Open-AudIT before 3.2.0 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted value for a URL field.

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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2019-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: opmantek

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-09-13 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opmantek open-audit UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.2.0

Fixed in: 3.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-audit || rpm -q open-audit || open-audit --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade open-audit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade open-audit

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-16293?

open-audit: upgrade to 3.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-16293 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16293 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-2019-16293 affect?

CVE-2019-16293 affects open-audit. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Create Discoveries feature of Open-AudIT before 3.2.0 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted value for a URL field.

How urgent is CVE-2019-16293?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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