How severe is CVE-2019-9599?

CVE-2019-9599 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-9599 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9599?

CVE-2019-9599 affects Airdroid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9599?

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-2019-9599 published?

CVE-2019-9599 was published on 2019-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9599

CVE-2019-9599 is a high-severity vulnerability in Airdroid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Airdroid
Published: 2019-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The AirDroid application through 4.2.1.6 for Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via many simultaneous sdctl/comm/lite_auth/ requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9599?: The AirDroid application through 4.2.1.6 for Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via many simultaneous sdctl/comm/lite_auth/ requests.
How severe is CVE-2019-9599?: CVE-2019-9599 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-9599 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9599?: CVE-2019-9599 affects Airdroid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9599?: 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-2019-9599 published?: CVE-2019-9599 was published on 2019-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:airdroid:airdroid:*:*:*:*:*:*:android:*

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