How severe is CVE-2019-3998?

CVE-2019-3998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-3998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3998?

CVE-2019-3998 affects Simplisafe Simplisafe Ss3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3998?

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

When was CVE-2019-3998 published?

CVE-2019-3998 was published on 2020-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3998

CVE-2019-3998 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simplisafe Simplisafe Ss3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Simplisafe Simplisafe Ss3 Firmware
Published: 2020-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in SimpliSafe SS3 firmware 1.4 allows a local, unauthenticated attacker to modify the Wi-Fi network the base station connects to.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3998?: Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in SimpliSafe SS3 firmware 1.4 allows a local, unauthenticated attacker to modify the Wi-Fi network the base station connects to.
How severe is CVE-2019-3998?: CVE-2019-3998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-3998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3998?: CVE-2019-3998 affects Simplisafe Simplisafe Ss3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-3998 published?: CVE-2019-3998 was published on 2020-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-09

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:simplisafe:simplisafe_ss3_firmware:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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