How severe is CVE-2019-16288?

CVE-2019-16288 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16288 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16288?

CVE-2019-16288 affects Tenda N301 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16288?

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-2019-16288 published?

CVE-2019-16288 was published on 2019-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16288

CVE-2019-16288 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenda N301 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tenda N301 Firmware
Published: 2019-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On Tenda N301 wireless routers, a long string in the wifiSSID parameter of a goform/setWifi POST request causes the device to crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16288?: On Tenda N301 wireless routers, a long string in the wifiSSID parameter of a goform/setWifi POST request causes the device to crash.
How severe is CVE-2019-16288?: CVE-2019-16288 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16288 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16288?: CVE-2019-16288 affects Tenda N301 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16288?: 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-2019-16288 published?: CVE-2019-16288 was published on 2019-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://pastebin.com/yu8hPE8w

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:n301_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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