CVE-2019-16652: The BPM component in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execu

This month

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-16652 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting genius server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The BPM component in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: geniusbytes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-29 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geniusbytes genius server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy genius-server || rpm -q genius-server || genius-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison genius-server sudo apt install genius-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold genius-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list genius-server sudo dnf downgrade genius-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add genius-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2019-16652?

genius server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-16652 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16652 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-2019-16652 affect?

CVE-2019-16652 affects genius server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The BPM component in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.

How urgent is CVE-2019-16652?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-16653 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE An application plugin in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to g

References

← Back to latest CVEs