What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16340?

CVE-2019-16340 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 19.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-16340?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-16340. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 19.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-16340?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-16340. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Velop Whw0303 Firmware CVE-2019-16340

CRITICAL

Direct Request ('Forced Browsing') (CWE-425)

2019-11-21 cve@mitre.org

Linksys Information Disclosure Velop Whw0303 Firmware Velop Whw0302 Firmware Velop Whw0301 Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 21, 2019 - 15:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Belkin Linksys Velop 1.1.8.192419 devices allows remote attackers to discover the recovery key via a direct request for the /sysinfo_json.cgi URI.

AnalysisAI

Belkin Linksys Velop 1.1.8.192419 devices allows remote attackers to discover the recovery key via a direct request for the /sysinfo_json.cgi URI. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-425. Belkin Linksys Velop 1.1.8.192419 devices allows remote attackers to discover the recovery key via a direct request for the /sysinfo_json.cgi URI. Affected products include: Linksys Velop Whw0303 Firmware, Linksys Velop Whw0302 Firmware, Linksys Velop Whw0301 Firmware.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.