CVE-2019-19164 Dext5 Upload ActiveX Arbitrary File Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting a malicious webpage that exploits the Dext5 Upload ActiveX control.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-19164?

CVE-2019-19164 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in RAONWiz dext.ocx ActiveX Control in Dext5 Upload, published on 7 May 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-19164?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Raonwiz Dext5.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19164?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-19164 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2019-19164 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-19164 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m3gr-2w33-7p4p.

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