CVE-2019-18991
CVE-2019-18991 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Atheros Ar9132 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-290.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 4.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-290
- Affected product: Qualcomm Atheros Ar9132 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A partial authentication bypass vulnerability exists on Atheros AR9132 3.60(AMX.8), AR9283 1.85, and AR9285 1.0.0.12NA devices. The vulnerability allows sending an unencrypted data frame to a WPA2-protected WLAN router where the packet is routed through the network. If successful, a response is sent back as an encrypted frame, which would allow an attacker to discern information or potentially modify data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-18991?
- A partial authentication bypass vulnerability exists on Atheros AR9132 3.60(AMX.8), AR9283 1.85, and AR9285 1.0.0.12NA devices. The vulnerability allows sending an unencrypted data frame to a WPA2-protected WLAN router where the packet is routed through the network. If successful, a response is sent back as an encrypted frame, which would allow an attacker to discern information or potentially modify data.
- How severe is CVE-2019-18991?
- CVE-2019-18991 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-18991 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-18991?
- CVE-2019-18991 primarily affects Qualcomm Atheros Ar9132 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-18991?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-18991 published?
- CVE-2019-18991 was published on 2020-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:atheros_ar9132_firmware:3.60\(amx.8\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:atheros_ar9283_firmware:1.85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:atheros_ar9285_firmware:1.0.0.12na:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Other CWE-290 vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-54782 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): CoreWCF is a port of the service side of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) to .NET Core. Prior to 1.8.1 and 1.9.1,…
- CVE-2026-48567 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Authentication bypass by spoofing in Azure HorizonDB allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a…
- CVE-2026-6213 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A vulnerability in Remote Spark SparkView before build 1122 allows an attacker to bypasses the local connection check…
- CVE-2026-39858 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Traefik is an HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer. Prior to versions 2.11.43, 3.6.14, and 3.7.0-rc.2, there is a high…
- CVE-2025-66570 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): cpp-httplib is a C++11 single-file header-only cross platform HTTP/HTTPS library. Prior to 0.27.0, a vulnerability…
- CVE-2025-34063 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A cryptographic authentication bypass vulnerability exists in OneLogin AD Connector prior to 6.1.5 due to the exposure…