How severe is CVE-2019-15966?

CVE-2019-15966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-15966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15966?

CVE-2019-15966 affects Cisco Telepresence Advanced Media Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15966?

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-2019-15966 published?

CVE-2019-15966 was published on 2019-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15966

CVE-2019-15966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence Advanced Media Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Telepresence Advanced Media Gateway
Published: 2019-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web application of Cisco TelePresence Advanced Media Gateway could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to the lack of input validation in the web application. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted authenticated HTTP request to the device. An exploit could allow the attacker to stop services on an affected device. The device may become inoperable and results in a denial of service (DoS) condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15966?: A vulnerability in the web application of Cisco TelePresence Advanced Media Gateway could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to the lack of input validation in the web application. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted authenticated HTTP request to the device. An exploit could allow the attacker to stop services on an affected device. The device may become inoperable and results in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
How severe is CVE-2019-15966?: CVE-2019-15966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-15966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15966?: CVE-2019-15966 affects Cisco Telepresence Advanced Media Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15966?: 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-2019-15966 published?: CVE-2019-15966 was published on 2019-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCvr69362

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_advanced_media_gateway:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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