PatchTheCVECVE-2019-16885: In OkayCMS through 2.3.4, an unauthenticated attacker can achieve remote code execution by injecting a malicio
CVE-2019-16885 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting okaycms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In OkayCMS through 2.3.4, an unauthenticated attacker can achieve remote code execution by injecting a malicious PHP object via a crafted cookie. This could happen at two places: first in view/ProductsView.php using the cookie price_filter, and second in api/Comparison.php via the cookie comparison.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- 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 | 4.6% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2019-12-03 |
| 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-2019-16885?
okaycms: upgrade to newer than 2.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-16885 being exploited?
CVE-2019-16885 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-2019-16885 affect?
CVE-2019-16885 affects okaycms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In OkayCMS through 2.3.4, an unauthenticated attacker can achieve remote code execution by injecting a malicious PHP object via a crafted cookie. This could happen at two places: first in view/ProductsView.php using the cookie price_filter,
How urgent is CVE-2019-16885?
Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action