CVE-2019-16256VulnerabilityPublished 11/03/2021Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2019-16256: SIMalliance Toolbox Browser Command Injection Vulnerability

Affects SIMalliance Toolbox BrowserSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 11/03/2021
KEV deadline: 05/03/2022
EPSS: 4.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 92% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16256 (opens in a new tab)

Description

SIMalliance Toolbox Browser contains a command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to retrieve sensitive information such as location and IMEI or perform other attacks by modifying the attack message. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided.

Summary

CVE-2019-16256 is a command injection vulnerability in the SIMalliance Toolbox Browser. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by altering the attack message, potentially leading to unauthorized access to location data, IMEI information, or other malicious actions. The vulnerability has been confirmed as exploited in the wild. No detailed version or patch information is available from the provided data.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive device information such as location and IMEI, and potentially allow execution of arbitrary commands on the affected system. This can compromise user privacy and device security. The vulnerability is known to be actively exploited in the wild, increasing the risk to affected users.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. In the absence of official patches, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider limiting exposure to the vulnerable component where possible.

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 08:55:52 UTC

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