How severe is CVE-2019-1848?

CVE-2019-1848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-1848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1848?

CVE-2019-1848 affects Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1848?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-1848 published?

CVE-2019-1848 was published on 2019-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1848

CVE-2019-1848 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.3)
CVSS v2: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center
Published: 2019-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to bypass authentication and access critical internal services. The vulnerability is due to insufficient access restriction to ports necessary for system operation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting an unauthorized network device to the subnet designated for cluster services. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to reach internal services that are not hardened for external access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1848?: A vulnerability in Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to bypass authentication and access critical internal services. The vulnerability is due to insufficient access restriction to ports necessary for system operation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting an unauthorized network device to the subnet designated for cluster services. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to reach internal services that are not hardened for external access.
How severe is CVE-2019-1848?: CVE-2019-1848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-1848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1848?: CVE-2019-1848 affects Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1848?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-1848 published?: CVE-2019-1848 was published on 2019-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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