How severe is CVE-2019-10256?

CVE-2019-10256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-10256 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-2019-10256?

CVE-2019-10256 affects Vivotek Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10256?

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

When was CVE-2019-10256 published?

CVE-2019-10256 was published on 2019-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10256

CVE-2019-10256 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vivotek Camera with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vivotek Camera
Published: 2019-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in VIVOTEK IPCam versions prior to 0x13a was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10256?: An authentication bypass vulnerability in VIVOTEK IPCam versions prior to 0x13a was found.
How severe is CVE-2019-10256?: CVE-2019-10256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-10256 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-2019-10256?: CVE-2019-10256 affects Vivotek Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-10256 published?: CVE-2019-10256 was published on 2019-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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