How severe is CVE-2019-25291?

CVE-2019-25291 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-2019-25291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25291?

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-2019-25291 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-25291 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1603.

When was CVE-2019-25291 published?

CVE-2019-25291 was published on 2026-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-25291

CVE-2019-25291 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1603
Weakness: CWE-798
Published: 2026-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

INIM Electronics Smartliving SmartLAN/G/SI <=6.x contains hard-coded credentials in its Linux distribution image that cannot be changed through normal device operations. Attackers can exploit these persistent credentials to log in and gain unauthorized system access across multiple SmartLiving device models.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25291?: INIM Electronics Smartliving SmartLAN/G/SI <=6.x contains hard-coded credentials in its Linux distribution image that cannot be changed through normal device operations. Attackers can exploit these persistent credentials to log in and gain unauthorized system access across multiple SmartLiving device models.
How severe is CVE-2019-25291?: CVE-2019-25291 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-2019-25291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25291?: 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-2019-25291 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-25291 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1603.
When was CVE-2019-25291 published?: CVE-2019-25291 was published on 2026-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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