How severe is CVE-2019-25278?

CVE-2019-25278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-25278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-25278?

CVE-2019-25278 primarily affects Iwt Facesentry Access Control System 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-2019-25278?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2019-25278 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-25278 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1612.

When was CVE-2019-25278 published?

CVE-2019-25278 was published on 2026-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-25278

CVE-2019-25278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iwt Facesentry Access Control System Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v4: 9.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1612
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Iwt Facesentry Access Control System Firmware
Published: 2026-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 contains a cleartext transmission vulnerability that allows remote attackers to intercept authentication credentials. Attackers can perform man-in-the-middle attacks to capture HTTP cookie authentication information during network communication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25278?: FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 contains a cleartext transmission vulnerability that allows remote attackers to intercept authentication credentials. Attackers can perform man-in-the-middle attacks to capture HTTP cookie authentication information during network communication.
How severe is CVE-2019-25278?: CVE-2019-25278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-25278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25278?: CVE-2019-25278 primarily affects Iwt Facesentry Access Control System 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-2019-25278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2019-25278 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-25278 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1612.
When was CVE-2019-25278 published?: CVE-2019-25278 was published on 2026-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:iwt:facesentry_access_control_system_firmware:5.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:iwt:facesentry_access_control_system_firmware:5.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:iwt:facesentry_access_control_system_firmware:6.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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