CVE-2019-16700: The slub_events (aka SLUB: Event Registration) extension through 3.0.2 for TYPO3 allows uploading of arbitrary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-16700?

slub events: upgrade to newer than 3.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-16700 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16700 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-2019-16700 affect?

CVE-2019-16700 affects slub events. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The slub_events (aka SLUB: Event Registration) extension through 3.0.2 for TYPO3 allows uploading of arbitrary files to the webserver. For versions 1.2.2 and below, this results in Remote Code Execution. In versions later than 1.2.2, this c

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-16700?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-16700 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting slub events. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The slub_events (aka SLUB: Event Registration) extension through 3.0.2 for TYPO3 allows uploading of arbitrary files to the webserver. For versions 1.2.2 and below, this results in Remote Code Execution. In versions later than 1.2.2, this can result in Denial of Service, since the web space can be filled up with arbitrary files.

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2019-10-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: slub-dresden

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-16 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

slub-dresden slub events UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy slub-events || rpm -q slub-events || slub-events --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade slub-events

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade slub-events

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-2019-16700?

slub events: upgrade to newer than 3.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-16700 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16700 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-2019-16700 affect?

CVE-2019-16700 affects slub events. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The slub_events (aka SLUB: Event Registration) extension through 3.0.2 for TYPO3 allows uploading of arbitrary files to the webserver. For versions 1.2.2 and below, this results in Remote Code Execution. In versions later than 1.2.2, this c

How urgent is CVE-2019-16700?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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