How severe is CVE-2019-17098?

CVE-2019-17098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-17098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-17098?

CVE-2019-17098 primarily affects August August Home. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17098?

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

When was CVE-2019-17098 published?

CVE-2019-17098 was published on 2020-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-17098

CVE-2019-17098 is a low-severity vulnerability in August August Home with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: August August Home
Published: 2020-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App, Connect Firmware allows an attacker to decrypt an intercepted payload containing the Wi-Fi network authentication credentials. This issue affects: August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App version v10.11.0 and prior versions on Android. August Connect Firmware version 2.2.12 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17098?: Use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App, Connect Firmware allows an attacker to decrypt an intercepted payload containing the Wi-Fi network authentication credentials. This issue affects: August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App version v10.11.0 and prior versions on Android. August Connect Firmware version 2.2.12 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2019-17098?: CVE-2019-17098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-17098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17098?: CVE-2019-17098 primarily affects August August Home. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17098?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-17098 published?: CVE-2019-17098 was published on 2020-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://labs.bitdefender.com/2020/08/smart-locks-not-so-smart-with-wi-fi-security/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:august:august_home:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:august:connect_wi-fi_bridge_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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