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

This month

HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-16653 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting genius server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An application plugin in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain admin privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
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 14:15 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-2019-16653?

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

Is CVE-2019-16653 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16653 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-2019-16653 affect?

CVE-2019-16653 affects genius server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An application plugin in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain admin privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2019-16653?

Priority 51/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-16652 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE The BPM component in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to execu

References

← Back to latest CVEs