CVE-2019-12183
CVE-2019-12183 is a high-severity vulnerability in Safescan Timemoto Tm-616 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Safescan Timemoto Tm-616 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Incorrect Access Control in Safescan Timemoto TM-616 and TA-8000 series allows remote attackers to read any file via the administrative API.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-12183?
- Incorrect Access Control in Safescan Timemoto TM-616 and TA-8000 series allows remote attackers to read any file via the administrative API.
- How severe is CVE-2019-12183?
- CVE-2019-12183 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high 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 none.
- Is CVE-2019-12183 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-12183?
- CVE-2019-12183 primarily affects Safescan Timemoto Tm-616 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-12183?
- 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-2019-12183 published?
- CVE-2019-12183 was published on 2020-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/ProCheckUp/SafeScan
- https://procheckup.com/blogs/posts/2020/february/remote-code-execution-on-biometric-iot-devices/
- https://support.timemoto.com/en/s/safescan-time-clock-systems/a/firmware-update-7-dot-03-dot-100-ta8000-14
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:o:safescan:timemoto_tm-616_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:safescan:ta-8035_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:safescan:ta-8010_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:safescan:ta-8015_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:safescan:ta-8020_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:safescan:ta-8025_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:safescan:ta-8030_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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