What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14516?

CVE-2019-14516 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-14516?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-14516. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

Maadhaar CVE-2019-14516

HIGH

Improper Certificate Validation (CWE-295)

2019-08-13 cve@mitre.org

Google Information Disclosure Maadhaar

7.4

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.4 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 13, 2019 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.4

DescriptionNVD

The mAadhaar application 1.2.7 for Android lacks SSL Certificate Validation, leading to man-in-the-middle attacks against requests for FAQs or Help.

AnalysisAI

The mAadhaar application 1.2.7 for Android lacks SSL Certificate Validation, leading to man-in-the-middle attacks against requests for FAQs or Help. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-295. The mAadhaar application 1.2.7 for Android lacks SSL Certificate Validation, leading to man-in-the-middle attacks against requests for FAQs or Help. Affected products include: Uidai Maadhaar.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.