PatchTheCVECVE-2019-16767: The admin sys mode is now conditional and dedicated for the special case
CVE-2019-16767 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting ezmaster. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The admin sys mode is now conditional and dedicated for the special case. By default, since ezmaster@5.2.11 no instance (container) is launched with advanced capabilities (not launched as root)
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-250 |
| Published | 2019-11-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2019-16767?
ezmaster: upgrade to 5.2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-16767 being exploited?
CVE-2019-16767 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-2019-16767 affect?
CVE-2019-16767 affects ezmaster. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). The admin sys mode is now conditional and dedicated for the special case. By default, since ezmaster@5.2.11 no instance (container) is launched with advanced capabilities (not launched as root)
How urgent is CVE-2019-16767?
Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.