CVE-2019-5298
CVE-2019-5298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Ap4050dn-e Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Huawei Ap4050dn-e Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
There is an improper authentication vulnerability in some Huawei AP products before version V200R009C00SPC800. Due to the improper implementation of authentication for the serial port, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the affected products and running a series of commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5298?
- There is an improper authentication vulnerability in some Huawei AP products before version V200R009C00SPC800. Due to the improper implementation of authentication for the serial port, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the affected products and running a series of commands.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5298?
- CVE-2019-5298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-5298 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5298?
- CVE-2019-5298 affects Huawei Ap4050dn-e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5298?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-5298 published?
- CVE-2019-5298 was published on 2019-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ap4050dn-e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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