How severe is CVE-2019-16732?

CVE-2019-16732 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16732 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16732?

CVE-2019-16732 primarily affects Skymee Petalk Ai 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-2019-16732?

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-2019-16732 published?

CVE-2019-16732 was published on 2019-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16732

CVE-2019-16732 is a high-severity vulnerability in Skymee Petalk Ai Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Skymee Petalk Ai Firmware
Published: 2019-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unencrypted HTTP communications for firmware upgrades in Petalk AI and PF-103 allow man-in-the-middle attackers to run arbitrary code as the root user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16732?: Unencrypted HTTP communications for firmware upgrades in Petalk AI and PF-103 allow man-in-the-middle attackers to run arbitrary code as the root user.
How severe is CVE-2019-16732?: CVE-2019-16732 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16732 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16732?: CVE-2019-16732 primarily affects Skymee Petalk Ai 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-2019-16732?: 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-2019-16732 published?: CVE-2019-16732 was published on 2019-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.securityevaluators.com/remotely-exploiting-iot-pet-feeders-21013562aea3

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:skymee:petalk_ai_firmware:3.2.2.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:petwant:pf-103_firmware:4.22.2.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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