How severe is CVE-2019-9493?

CVE-2019-9493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-9493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9493?

CVE-2019-9493 primarily affects Mycarcontrols Mycar Controls. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9493?

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

When was CVE-2019-9493 published?

CVE-2019-9493 was published on 2020-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9493

CVE-2019-9493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mycarcontrols Mycar Controls with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Mycarcontrols Mycar Controls
Published: 2020-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The MyCar Controls of AutoMobility Distribution Inc., mobile application contains hard-coded admin credentials. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to send commands to and retrieve data from a target MyCar unit. This may allow the attacker to learn the location of a target, or gain unauthorized physical access to a vehicle. This issue affects AutoMobility MyCar versions prior to 3.4.24 on iOS and versions prior to 4.1.2 on Android. This issue has additionally been fixed in Carlink, Link, Visions MyCar, and MyCar Kia.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9493?: The MyCar Controls of AutoMobility Distribution Inc., mobile application contains hard-coded admin credentials. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to send commands to and retrieve data from a target MyCar unit. This may allow the attacker to learn the location of a target, or gain unauthorized physical access to a vehicle. This issue affects AutoMobility MyCar versions prior to 3.4.24 on iOS and versions prior to 4.1.2 on Android. This issue has additionally been fixed in Carlink, Link, Visions MyCar, and MyCar Kia.
How severe is CVE-2019-9493?: CVE-2019-9493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-9493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9493?: CVE-2019-9493 primarily affects Mycarcontrols Mycar Controls. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-9493 published?: CVE-2019-9493 was published on 2020-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mycarcontrols:mycar_controls:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mycarcontrols:mycar_controls:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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