How severe is CVE-2019-19838?

CVE-2019-19838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-19838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19838?

CVE-2019-19838 primarily affects Ruckuswireless Unleashed. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19838?

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-2019-19838 published?

CVE-2019-19838 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19838

CVE-2019-19838 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ruckuswireless Unleashed with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ruckuswireless Unleashed
Published: 2020-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

emfd in Ruckus Wireless Unleashed through 200.7.10.102.64 allows remote attackers to execute OS commands via a POST request with the attribute xcmd=get-platform-depends to admin/_cmdstat.jsp via the uploadFile attribute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19838?: emfd in Ruckus Wireless Unleashed through 200.7.10.102.64 allows remote attackers to execute OS commands via a POST request with the attribute xcmd=get-platform-depends to admin/_cmdstat.jsp via the uploadFile attribute.
How severe is CVE-2019-19838?: CVE-2019-19838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-19838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19838?: CVE-2019-19838 primarily affects Ruckuswireless Unleashed. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19838?: 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-2019-19838 published?: CVE-2019-19838 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:unleashed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ruckuswireless:zonedirector_1200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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