How severe is CVE-2019-25279?

CVE-2019-25279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-25279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-25279?

CVE-2019-25279 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-2019-25279?

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.

Does CVE-2019-25279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-25279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1614.

When was CVE-2019-25279 published?

CVE-2019-25279 was published on 2026-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-25279

CVE-2019-25279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iwt Facesentry Access Control System Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1614
Weakness: CWE-312
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 password storage vulnerability that allows attackers to access unencrypted credentials in the device's SQLite database. Attackers can directly read sensitive login information stored in /faceGuard/database/FaceSentryWeb.sqlite without additional authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25279?: FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 contains a cleartext password storage vulnerability that allows attackers to access unencrypted credentials in the device's SQLite database. Attackers can directly read sensitive login information stored in /faceGuard/database/FaceSentryWeb.sqlite without additional authentication.
How severe is CVE-2019-25279?: CVE-2019-25279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-25279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25279?: CVE-2019-25279 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-2019-25279?: 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.
Does CVE-2019-25279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-25279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1614.
When was CVE-2019-25279 published?: CVE-2019-25279 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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