How severe is CVE-2019-20029?

CVE-2019-20029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-20029 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20029?

CVE-2019-20029 primarily affects Nec Sv8100 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20029?

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-2019-20029 published?

CVE-2019-20029 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20029

CVE-2019-20029 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nec Sv8100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nec Sv8100 Firmware
Published: 2020-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WebPro functionality of Aspire-derived NEC PBXes, including all versions of SV8100, SV9100, SL1100 and SL2100 devices. A specially crafted HTTP POST can cause privilege escalation resulting in a higher privileged account, including an undocumented developer level of access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20029?: An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WebPro functionality of Aspire-derived NEC PBXes, including all versions of SV8100, SV9100, SL1100 and SL2100 devices. A specially crafted HTTP POST can cause privilege escalation resulting in a higher privileged account, including an undocumented developer level of access.
How severe is CVE-2019-20029?: CVE-2019-20029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-20029 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20029?: CVE-2019-20029 primarily affects Nec Sv8100 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20029?: 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-2019-20029 published?: CVE-2019-20029 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://shadytel.su/files/nec_cve.txt

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:nec:sv8100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:sv9100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:sl1100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:sl2100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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