CVE-2019-6265: The Scripting and AutoUpdate functionality in Cordaware bestinformed Microsoft Windows client versions before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-6265?

bestinformed: upgrade to 6.2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-6265 being exploited?

CVE-2019-6265 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-2019-6265 affect?

CVE-2019-6265 affects bestinformed. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Scripting and AutoUpdate functionality in Cordaware bestinformed Microsoft Windows client versions before 6.2.1.0 are affected by insecure implementations which allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and escalate privilege

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-6265?

Priority 44/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2019-6265 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting bestinformed. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Scripting and AutoUpdate functionality in Cordaware bestinformed Microsoft Windows client versions before 6.2.1.0 are affected by insecure implementations which allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and escalate privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2019-02-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cordaware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-02-25 23:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cordaware bestinformed UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.2.1.0

Fixed in: 6.2.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bestinformed

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bestinformed

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2019-6265?

bestinformed: upgrade to 6.2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-6265 being exploited?

CVE-2019-6265 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-2019-6265 affect?

CVE-2019-6265 affects bestinformed. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Scripting and AutoUpdate functionality in Cordaware bestinformed Microsoft Windows client versions before 6.2.1.0 are affected by insecure implementations which allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and escalate privilege

How urgent is CVE-2019-6265?

Priority 44/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

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