How severe is CVE-2019-12297?

CVE-2019-12297 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-2019-12297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12297?

CVE-2019-12297 primarily affects Motorola Cx2 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12297?

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-2019-12297 published?

CVE-2019-12297 was published on 2019-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12297

CVE-2019-12297 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Motorola Cx2 Firmware 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Motorola Cx2 Firmware
Published: 2019-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in scopd on Motorola routers CX2 1.01 and M2 1.01. There is a Use of an Externally Controlled Format String, reachable via TCP port 8010 or UDP port 8080.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12297?: An issue was discovered in scopd on Motorola routers CX2 1.01 and M2 1.01. There is a Use of an Externally Controlled Format String, reachable via TCP port 8010 or UDP port 8080.
How severe is CVE-2019-12297?: CVE-2019-12297 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-2019-12297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12297?: CVE-2019-12297 primarily affects Motorola Cx2 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12297?: 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-2019-12297 published?: CVE-2019-12297 was published on 2019-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/blob/master/iot/morouter_fmtVuln.md

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:motorola:cx2_firmware:1.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:motorola:m2_firmware:1.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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