CVE-2019-14553
CVE-2019-14553 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tianocore Edk2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Tianocore Edk2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper authentication in EDK II may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-14553?
- Improper authentication in EDK II may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.
- How severe is CVE-2019-14553?
- CVE-2019-14553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-14553 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-14553?
- CVE-2019-14553 affects Tianocore Edk2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-14553?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-14553 published?
- CVE-2019-14553 was published on 2020-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tianocore:edk2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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