How severe is CVE-2019-13953?

CVE-2019-13953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-13953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13953?

CVE-2019-13953 affects Xiaoyi Yi M1 Mirrorless Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13953?

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-2019-13953 published?

CVE-2019-13953 was published on 2019-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13953

CVE-2019-13953 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xiaoyi Yi M1 Mirrorless Camera Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xiaoyi Yi M1 Mirrorless Camera Firmware
Published: 2019-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) authentication module of YI M1 Mirrorless Camera V3.2-cn. An attacker can send a set of BLE commands to trigger this vulnerability, resulting in sensitive data leakage (e.g., personal photos). An attacker can also control the camera to record or take a picture after bypassing authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13953?: An exploitable authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) authentication module of YI M1 Mirrorless Camera V3.2-cn. An attacker can send a set of BLE commands to trigger this vulnerability, resulting in sensitive data leakage (e.g., personal photos). An attacker can also control the camera to record or take a picture after bypassing authentication.
How severe is CVE-2019-13953?: CVE-2019-13953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13953?: CVE-2019-13953 affects Xiaoyi Yi M1 Mirrorless Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13953?: 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-2019-13953 published?: CVE-2019-13953 was published on 2019-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/CNVD-2019-23494

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:xiaoyi:yi_m1_mirrorless_camera_firmware:3.2-cn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*