How severe is CVE-2019-11168?

CVE-2019-11168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-11168 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-2019-11168?

CVE-2019-11168 affects Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11168?

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-2019-11168 published?

CVE-2019-11168 was published on 2019-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-11168

CVE-2019-11168 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware
Published: 2019-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient session validation in Intel(R) Baseboard Management Controller firmware may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure and/or denial of service via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11168?: Insufficient session validation in Intel(R) Baseboard Management Controller firmware may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure and/or denial of service via network access.
How severe is CVE-2019-11168?: CVE-2019-11168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-11168 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-2019-11168?: CVE-2019-11168 affects Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11168?: 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-2019-11168 published?: CVE-2019-11168 was published on 2019-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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