How severe is CVE-2019-16273?

CVE-2019-16273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16273?

CVE-2019-16273 primarily affects Dten D5 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16273?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-16273 published?

CVE-2019-16273 was published on 2020-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16273

CVE-2019-16273 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dten D5 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dten D5 Firmware
Published: 2020-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DTEN D5 and D7 before 1.3.4 devices allow unauthenticated root shell access through Android Debug Bridge (adb), leading to arbitrary code execution and system administration. Also, this provides a covert ability to capture screen data from the Zoom Client on Windows by executing commands on the Android OS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16273?: DTEN D5 and D7 before 1.3.4 devices allow unauthenticated root shell access through Android Debug Bridge (adb), leading to arbitrary code execution and system administration. Also, this provides a covert ability to capture screen data from the Zoom Client on Windows by executing commands on the Android OS.
How severe is CVE-2019-16273?: CVE-2019-16273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16273?: CVE-2019-16273 primarily affects Dten D5 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-16273 published?: CVE-2019-16273 was published on 2020-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.forescout.com/company/blog/dten-vulnerability/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dten:d5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dten:d7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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