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CVE-2019-16072Enigma Network Management Solution OS Command Injection

An OS command injection vulnerability in the discover_and_manage CGI script in NETSAS Enigma NMS 65.0.0 and prior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code because of improper neutralization of shell metacharacters in the ip_address variable within an snmp_browser action.

Published Mar 19, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2019-16072 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Enigma Network Management Solution (Netsas).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 13, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Enigma Network Management Solution <=65.0.0, Enigma Network Management Solution 65.0.0.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

26%

Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

36/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Dec 13, 2019

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

1

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

4

Reports of active use

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability in the discover_and_manage CGI script in NETSAS Enigma NMS 65.0.0 and prior allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code because of improper neutralization of shell metacharacters in the ip_address variable within an snmp_browser action.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedDec 13, 2019n/aNot reported

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Enigma Network Management SolutionNetsasSee advisory65.0.0

Patched Releases

Enigma Network Management Solution

<=65.0.0

Timeline

  1. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Dec 13, 2019

  2. Publicly disclosed

    Mar 19, 2020

  3. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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Figures as of Oct 20, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from public vulnerability catalogs; scoring as described in How it works.

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