How severe is CVE-2019-16893?

CVE-2019-16893 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-2019-16893 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16893?

CVE-2019-16893 affects Tp-link Tp-sg105e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16893?

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-2019-16893 published?

CVE-2019-16893 was published on 2020-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16893

CVE-2019-16893 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tp-sg105e Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 38% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Tp-link Tp-sg105e Firmware
Published: 2020-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Web Management of TP-Link TP-SG105E V4 1.0.0 Build 20181120 devices allows an unauthenticated attacker to reboot the device via a reboot.cgi request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16893?: The Web Management of TP-Link TP-SG105E V4 1.0.0 Build 20181120 devices allows an unauthenticated attacker to reboot the device via a reboot.cgi request.
How severe is CVE-2019-16893?: CVE-2019-16893 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-2019-16893 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16893?: CVE-2019-16893 affects Tp-link Tp-sg105e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16893?: 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-2019-16893 published?: CVE-2019-16893 was published on 2020-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://exploit-db.com/exploits/47958

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tp-sg105e_firmware:1.0.0:build_20181120:*:*:*:*:*:*

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