How severe is CVE-2019-1698?

CVE-2019-1698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-1698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1698?

CVE-2019-1698 affects Cisco Iot Field Network Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1698?

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

When was CVE-2019-1698 published?

CVE-2019-1698 was published on 2019-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1698

CVE-2019-1698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Iot Field Network Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Cisco Iot Field Network Director
Published: 2019-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Internet of Things Field Network Director (IoT-FND) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to information that is stored on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing certain XML files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by importing a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read files within the affected application. Versions prior to 4.4(0.26) are affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1698?: A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Internet of Things Field Network Director (IoT-FND) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to information that is stored on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing certain XML files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by importing a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read files within the affected application. Versions prior to 4.4(0.26) are affected.
How severe is CVE-2019-1698?: CVE-2019-1698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-1698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1698?: CVE-2019-1698 affects Cisco Iot Field Network Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-1698 published?: CVE-2019-1698 was published on 2019-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:iot_field_network_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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