How severe is CVE-2019-14716?

CVE-2019-14716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14716?

CVE-2019-14716 affects Verifone Verix Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14716?

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

When was CVE-2019-14716 published?

CVE-2019-14716 was published on 2020-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14716

CVE-2019-14716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Verifone Verix Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Verifone Verix Os
Published: 2020-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Verifone VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals with QT000530 have an undocumented physical access mode (aka VerixV shell.out).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14716?: Verifone VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals with QT000530 have an undocumented physical access mode (aka VerixV shell.out).
How severe is CVE-2019-14716?: CVE-2019-14716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14716?: CVE-2019-14716 affects Verifone Verix Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-14716 published?: CVE-2019-14716 was published on 2020-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ptsecurity.com/ww-en/analytics/threatscape/pt-2020-27/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:verifone:verix_os:qt000530:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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