How severe is CVE-2019-11181?

CVE-2019-11181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-11181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-11181?

CVE-2019-11181 affects Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11181?

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-2019-11181 published?

CVE-2019-11181 was published on 2019-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-11181

CVE-2019-11181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware
Published: 2019-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out of bound read in Intel(R) Baseboard Management Controller firmware may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11181?: Out of bound read in Intel(R) Baseboard Management Controller firmware may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
How severe is CVE-2019-11181?: CVE-2019-11181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-11181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11181?: CVE-2019-11181 affects Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11181?: 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-2019-11181 published?: CVE-2019-11181 was published on 2019-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00313.html

Affected products (1)

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