How severe is CVE-2018-19879?

CVE-2018-19879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-19879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19879?

CVE-2018-19879 affects Teltonika Rut950 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19879?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-19879 published?

CVE-2018-19879 was published on 2019-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19879

CVE-2018-19879 is a high-severity vulnerability in Teltonika Rut950 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Teltonika Rut950 Firmware
Published: 2019-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in /cgi-bin/luci on Teltonika RTU9XX (e.g., RUT950) R_31.04.89 before R_00.05.00.5 devices. The authentication functionality is not protected from automated tools used to make login attempts to the application. An anonymous attacker has the ability to make unlimited login attempts with an automated tool. This ability could lead to cracking a targeted user's password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19879?: An issue was discovered in /cgi-bin/luci on Teltonika RTU9XX (e.g., RUT950) R_31.04.89 before R_00.05.00.5 devices. The authentication functionality is not protected from automated tools used to make login attempts to the application. An anonymous attacker has the ability to make unlimited login attempts with an automated tool. This ability could lead to cracking a targeted user's password.
How severe is CVE-2018-19879?: CVE-2018-19879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-19879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19879?: CVE-2018-19879 affects Teltonika Rut950 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19879?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-19879 published?: CVE-2018-19879 was published on 2019-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:teltonika:rut950_firmware:r_31.04.89:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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