How severe is CVE-2019-12168?

CVE-2019-12168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-12168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12168?

CVE-2019-12168 affects Four-faith F3x24 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12168?

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-2019-12168 published?

CVE-2019-12168 was published on 2019-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12168

CVE-2019-12168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Four-faith F3x24 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Four-faith F3x24 Firmware
Published: 2019-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Four-Faith Wireless Mobile Router F3x24 v1.0 devices allow remote code execution via the Command Shell (aka Administration > Commands) screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12168?: Four-Faith Wireless Mobile Router F3x24 v1.0 devices allow remote code execution via the Command Shell (aka Administration > Commands) screen.
How severe is CVE-2019-12168?: CVE-2019-12168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-12168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12168?: CVE-2019-12168 affects Four-faith F3x24 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12168?: 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-2019-12168 published?: CVE-2019-12168 was published on 2019-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/%40bertinjoseb/four-faith-industrial-routers-command-injection-rce-reverse-shell-121c4dedb0d8

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:four-faith:f3x24_firmware:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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