What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16518?

CVE-2019-16518 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-16518?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-16518. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Swell Kit Mod Firmware CVE-2019-16518

MEDIUM

Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (CWE-668)

2019-09-23 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Swell Kit Mod Firmware

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 23, 2019 - 15:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered on Swell Kit Mod devices that use the Vandy Vape platform. An attacker may be able to trigger an unintended temperature in the victim's mouth and throat via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) packets that specify large power or voltage values.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered on Swell Kit Mod devices that use the Vandy Vape platform. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (CWE-668), which allows attackers to access resources from an unintended security context. An issue was discovered on Swell Kit Mod devices that use the Vandy Vape platform. An attacker may be able to trigger an unintended temperature in the victim's mouth and throat via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) packets that specify large power or voltage values. Affected products include: Vandyvape Swell Kit Mod Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement proper access controls, validate resource access permissions, use security boundaries.