How severe is CVE-2019-9196?

CVE-2019-9196 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-9196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9196?

CVE-2019-9196 primarily affects Aware Knomi. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9196?

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-2019-9196 published?

CVE-2019-9196 was published on 2019-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9196

CVE-2019-9196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aware Knomi 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aware Knomi
Published: 2019-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Face authentication component in Aware mobile liveness 2.2.1 sdk 2.2.0 for Knomi allows a Biometrical Liveness authentication bypass via parameter tampering of the /knomi/analyze security_level field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9196?: The Face authentication component in Aware mobile liveness 2.2.1 sdk 2.2.0 for Knomi allows a Biometrical Liveness authentication bypass via parameter tampering of the /knomi/analyze security_level field.
How severe is CVE-2019-9196?: CVE-2019-9196 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-9196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9196?: CVE-2019-9196 primarily affects Aware Knomi. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9196?: 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-2019-9196 published?: CVE-2019-9196 was published on 2019-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:aware:knomi:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aware:knomi:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*