How severe is CVE-2019-12394?

CVE-2019-12394 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-2019-12394 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12394?

CVE-2019-12394 affects Anviz Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12394?

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-2019-12394 published?

CVE-2019-12394 was published on 2019-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12394

CVE-2019-12394 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Anviz Management System 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Anviz Management System
Published: 2019-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Anviz access control devices allow unverified password change which allows remote attackers to change the administrator password without prior authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12394?: Anviz access control devices allow unverified password change which allows remote attackers to change the administrator password without prior authentication.
How severe is CVE-2019-12394?: CVE-2019-12394 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-2019-12394 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12394?: CVE-2019-12394 affects Anviz Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12394?: 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-2019-12394 published?: CVE-2019-12394 was published on 2019-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.0x90.zone/multiple/reverse/2019/11/28/Anviz-pwn.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:anviz:management_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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