CVE-2019-19168: Dext5.ocx ActiveX 5.0.0.116 and eariler versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-19168 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 5.0.0.116 and eariler versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to download and execute remote arbitrary file by setting the arguments to the activex method. This can be leveraged for code execution.

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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-05-06
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

2020-05-06 13:15 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-2019-19168?

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

Is CVE-2019-19168 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19168 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-2019-19168 affect?

CVE-2019-19168 affects dext5. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dext5.ocx ActiveX 5.0.0.116 and eariler versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to download and execute remote arbitrary file by setting the arguments to the activex method. This can be leveraged for code executi

How urgent is CVE-2019-19168?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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