How severe is CVE-2019-12591?

CVE-2019-12591 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2019-12591 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12591?

CVE-2019-12591 affects Netgear Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12591?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-12591 published?

CVE-2019-12591 was published on 2019-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12591

CVE-2019-12591 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Insight with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Netgear Insight
Published: 2019-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETGEAR Insight Cloud with firmware before Insight 5.6 allows remote authenticated users to achieve command injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12591?: NETGEAR Insight Cloud with firmware before Insight 5.6 allows remote authenticated users to achieve command injection.
How severe is CVE-2019-12591?: CVE-2019-12591 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-12591 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12591?: CVE-2019-12591 affects Netgear Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12591?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-12591 published?: CVE-2019-12591 was published on 2019-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000060977/Security-Advisory-for-Post-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Insight-Cloud-PSV-2018-0366

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:insight:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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