How severe is CVE-2019-5268?

CVE-2019-5268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-5268 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5268?

CVE-2019-5268 primarily affects Huawei Cd10-10 Firmware. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5268?

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-2019-5268 published?

CVE-2019-5268 was published on 2019-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5268

CVE-2019-5268 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Cd10-10 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Huawei Cd10-10 Firmware
Published: 2019-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Some Huawei home routers have an input validation vulnerability. Due to input parameter is not correctly verified, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending special constructed packets to obtain files in the device and upload files to some directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5268?: Some Huawei home routers have an input validation vulnerability. Due to input parameter is not correctly verified, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending special constructed packets to obtain files in the device and upload files to some directories.
How severe is CVE-2019-5268?: CVE-2019-5268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-5268 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5268?: CVE-2019-5268 primarily affects Huawei Cd10-10 Firmware. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5268?: 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-2019-5268 published?: CVE-2019-5268 was published on 2019-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20191113-01-homerouter-en

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:cd10-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:cd16-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:cd17-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:cd18-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:hirouter-cd15-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:hirouter-cd20-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:hirouter-cd21-16_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:hirouter-cd30-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:hirouter-cd30-11_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:hirouter-h1-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:tc5200-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws5100-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws5102-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws5106-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws5108-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws5200-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws5200-11_firmware:9.0.3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws5200-11_firmware:10.0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws5280-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws5280-11_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws6500-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws6500-11_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws826-10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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