How severe is CVE-2019-18872?

CVE-2019-18872 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-18872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18872?

CVE-2019-18872 primarily affects Blaauwproducts Remote Kiln Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18872?

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-2019-18872 published?

CVE-2019-18872 was published on 2020-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18872

CVE-2019-18872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blaauwproducts Remote Kiln Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Blaauwproducts Remote Kiln Control
Published: 2020-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weak password requirements in Blaauw Remote Kiln Control through v3.00r4 allow a user to set short or guessable passwords (e.g., 1 or 1234).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18872?: Weak password requirements in Blaauw Remote Kiln Control through v3.00r4 allow a user to set short or guessable passwords (e.g., 1 or 1234).
How severe is CVE-2019-18872?: CVE-2019-18872 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-18872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18872?: CVE-2019-18872 primarily affects Blaauwproducts Remote Kiln Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18872?: 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-2019-18872 published?: CVE-2019-18872 was published on 2020-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/lodestone-security/CVEs/blob/master/remote_kiln_control/an_unfortunate_kilnundrum.md

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:blaauwproducts:remote_kiln_control:3.0.0:v4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blaauwproducts:remote_kiln_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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