CVE-2019-19164: dext5.ocx ActiveX Control in Dext5 Upload 5.0.0.112 and earlier versions contains a vulnerability that could a

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-19164 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting dext5. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

dext5.ocx ActiveX Control in Dext5 Upload 5.0.0.112 and earlier versions contains a vulnerability that could allow remote files to be executed by setting the arguments to the activex method. A remote attacker could induce a user to access a crafted web page, causing damage such as malicious code infection.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2020-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): KrCERT/CC · Vendor: raonwiz

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-05-07 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

raonwiz dext5 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dext5 || rpm -q dext5 || dext5 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dext5 sudo apt install dext5=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7> sudo apt-mark hold dext5

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

dnf --showduplicates list dext5 sudo dnf downgrade dext5-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7> sudo dnf versionlock add dext5

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.

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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-2019-19164?

dext5: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-19164 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19164 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-2019-19164 affect?

CVE-2019-19164 affects dext5. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). dext5.ocx ActiveX Control in Dext5 Upload 5.0.0.112 and earlier versions contains a vulnerability that could allow remote files to be executed by setting the arguments to the activex method. A remote attacker could induce a user to access a

How urgent is CVE-2019-19164?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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