CVE-2019-12532

CVE-2019-12532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Insyde H2oelv 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.

Key facts

Description

Improper access control in the Insyde software tools may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, or information disclosure via local access. This is a software vulnerability, not a firmware issue. Affected tools include: H2OFFT version 3.02~5.28, 100.00.00.00~100.00.08.23 and 200.00.00.01~200.00.00.05, H2OOAE before version 200.00.00.02, H2OSDE before version 200.00.00.07, H2OUVE before version 200.00.02.02, H2OPCM before version 100.00.06.00, H2OELV before version 100.00.02.08.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12532?
Improper access control in the Insyde software tools may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, or information disclosure via local access. This is a software vulnerability, not a firmware issue. Affected tools include: H2OFFT version 3.02~5.28, 100.00.00.00~100.00.08.23 and 200.00.00.01~200.00.00.05, H2OOAE before version 200.00.00.02, H2OSDE before version 200.00.00.07, H2OUVE before version 200.00.02.02, H2OPCM before version 100.00.06.00, H2OELV before version 100.00.02.08.
How severe is CVE-2019-12532?
CVE-2019-12532 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-2019-12532 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-2019-12532?
CVE-2019-12532 primarily affects Insyde H2oelv. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12532?
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-2019-12532 published?
CVE-2019-12532 was published on 2019-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)