How severe is CVE-2019-19597?

CVE-2019-19597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2019-19597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19597?

CVE-2019-19597 primarily affects Dlink Dap-1860 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-2019-19597?

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-2019-19597 published?

CVE-2019-19597 was published on 2019-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19597

CVE-2019-19597 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dap-1860 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Dlink Dap-1860 Firmware
Published: 2019-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DAP-1860 devices before v1.04b03 Beta allow arbitrary remote code execution as root without authentication via shell metacharacters within an HNAP_AUTH HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19597?: D-Link DAP-1860 devices before v1.04b03 Beta allow arbitrary remote code execution as root without authentication via shell metacharacters within an HNAP_AUTH HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2019-19597?: CVE-2019-19597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2019-19597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19597?: CVE-2019-19597 primarily affects Dlink Dap-1860 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-2019-19597?: 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-2019-19597 published?: CVE-2019-19597 was published on 2019-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-1860_firmware:1.01b06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-1860_firmware:1.02b01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-1860_firmware:1.04b01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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