What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16924?

CVE-2019-16924 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-16924?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-16924. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

Nulock CVE-2019-16924

HIGH

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (CWE-319)

2019-09-27 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Nulock

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 27, 2019 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

The Nulock application 1.5.0 for mobile devices sends a cleartext password over Bluetooth, which allows remote attackers (after sniffing the network) to take control of the lock.

AnalysisAI

The Nulock application 1.5.0 for mobile devices sends a cleartext password over Bluetooth, which allows remote attackers (after sniffing the network) to take control of the lock. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-319. The Nulock application 1.5.0 for mobile devices sends a cleartext password over Bluetooth, which allows remote attackers (after sniffing the network) to take control of the lock. Affected products include: Nuvending Nulock.

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.