CVE-2019-15959
CVE-2019-15959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Spa500 Series Ip Phones Firmware 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Cisco Spa500 Series Ip Phones Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Small Business SPA500 Series IP Phones could allow a physically proximate attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability is due to the presence of development testing and verification scripts that remained on the device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the physical interface of a device and inserting a USB storage device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute scripts on the device in an elevated security context.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-15959?
- A vulnerability in Cisco Small Business SPA500 Series IP Phones could allow a physically proximate attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability is due to the presence of development testing and verification scripts that remained on the device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the physical interface of a device and inserting a USB storage device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute scripts on the device in an elevated security context.
- How severe is CVE-2019-15959?
- CVE-2019-15959 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-2019-15959 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-15959?
- CVE-2019-15959 affects Cisco Spa500 Series Ip Phones Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-15959?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-15959 published?
- CVE-2019-15959 was published on 2020-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:spa500_series_ip_phones_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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