CVE-2019-9163: The connection initiation process in March Networks Command Client before 2.7.2 allows remote attackers to exe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-9163?

command client: upgrade to 2.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-9163 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9163 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-2019-9163 affect?

CVE-2019-9163 affects command client. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The connection initiation process in March Networks Command Client before 2.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted XAML objects.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-9163?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-9163 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting command client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The connection initiation process in March Networks Command Client before 2.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted XAML objects.

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2020-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: marchnetworks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-01 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

marchnetworks command client UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.2

Fixed in: 2.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy command-client || rpm -q command-client || command-client --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade command-client

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade command-client

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-2019-9163?

command client: upgrade to 2.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-9163 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9163 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-2019-9163 affect?

CVE-2019-9163 affects command client. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The connection initiation process in March Networks Command Client before 2.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted XAML objects.

How urgent is CVE-2019-9163?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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