What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16261?

CVE-2019-16261 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-16261?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-16261. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.8%.

Pdumh15At Firmware CVE-2019-16261

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2019-09-12 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Pdumh15At Firmware

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 12, 2019 - 15:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionNVD

Tripp Lite PDUMH15AT 12.04.0053 and SU750XL 12.04.0052 devices allow unauthenticated POST requests to the /Forms/ directory, as demonstrated by changing the manager or admin password, or shutting off power to an outlet. NOTE: the vendor's position is that a newer firmware version, fixing this vulnerability, had already been released before this vulnerability report about 12.04.0053.

AnalysisAI

Tripp Lite PDUMH15AT 12.04.0053 and SU750XL 12.04.0052 devices allow unauthenticated POST requests to the /Forms/ directory, as demonstrated by changing the manager or admin password, or shutting off. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Tripp Lite PDUMH15AT 12.04.0053 and SU750XL 12.04.0052 devices allow unauthenticated POST requests to the /Forms/ directory, as demonstrated by changing the manager or admin password, or shutting off power to an outlet. NOTE: the vendor's position is that a newer firmware version, fixing this vulnerability, had already been released before this vulnerability report about 12.04.0053. Affected products include: Tripplite Pdumh15At Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.