CVE-2019-14718

CVE-2019-14718 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Verifone Mx900 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-276.

Key facts

Description

Verifone MX900 series Pinpad Payment Terminals with OS 30251000 have Insecure Permissions, with resultant svc_netcontrol arbitrary command injection and privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14718?
Verifone MX900 series Pinpad Payment Terminals with OS 30251000 have Insecure Permissions, with resultant svc_netcontrol arbitrary command injection and privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2019-14718?
CVE-2019-14718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14718 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14718?
CVE-2019-14718 affects Verifone Mx900 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14718?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-14718 published?
CVE-2019-14718 was published on 2020-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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