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

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.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2019-19164 affects a legacy ActiveX upload component. If a user visits a crafted web page, the control can be abused to execute remote files, potentially leading to malware infection or system compromise. The risk is highest where Dext5 Upload ActiveX is still installed and allowed to run. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows browser environments that still use Dext5 Upload ActiveX. Internet-facing websites using this control, managed desktops with old ActiveX components, and business workflows dependent on Internet Explorer-style controls should be checked first. Treat this as high priority if legacy ActiveX remains in use. The vulnerable component can turn a web-page visit into code execution, but confirmed active exploitation is not shown in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Update Dext5 Upload ActiveX to version 5.0.0.113 or later.; Remove Dext5 Upload ActiveX where business use is no longer required.; Disable or restrict ActiveX execution in browsers and enterprise policy..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

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CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2019-19164Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
RAONWizdext.ocx ActiveX Control in Dext5 UploadAffected: 5.0.0.112 and earlier, Fixed: 5.0.0.113Listed
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Improper Input Validation

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