How severe is CVE-2019-16241?

CVE-2019-16241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16241?

CVE-2019-16241 affects Alcatelmobile Cingular Flip 2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16241?

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

When was CVE-2019-16241 published?

CVE-2019-16241 was published on 2019-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16241

CVE-2019-16241 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alcatelmobile Cingular Flip 2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Alcatelmobile Cingular Flip 2 Firmware
Published: 2019-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On TCL Alcatel Cingular Flip 2 B9HUAH1 devices, PIN authentication can be bypassed by creating a special file within the /data/local/tmp/ directory. The System application that implements the lock screen checks for the existence of a specific file and disables PIN authentication if it exists. This file would typically be created via Android Debug Bridge (adb) over USB.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16241?: On TCL Alcatel Cingular Flip 2 B9HUAH1 devices, PIN authentication can be bypassed by creating a special file within the /data/local/tmp/ directory. The System application that implements the lock screen checks for the existence of a specific file and disables PIN authentication if it exists. This file would typically be created via Android Debug Bridge (adb) over USB.
How severe is CVE-2019-16241?: CVE-2019-16241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16241?: CVE-2019-16241 affects Alcatelmobile Cingular Flip 2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16241?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16241 published?: CVE-2019-16241 was published on 2019-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:alcatelmobile:cingular_flip_2_firmware:b9huah1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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