CVE-2019-16340 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain the recovery key by accessing a specific URI on Linksys Velop devices, potentially compromising device security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-16340?
CVE-2019-16340 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Belkin Linksys Velop 1.1.8.192419 devices allows remote attackers to discover the recovery key via a direct request for the /sysinfo_json.cgi URI.
Weakness: CWE-425
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16340?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Linksys Velop Whw0301 Firmware, Linksys Velop Whw0302 Firmware, Linksys Velop Whw0303 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16340?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16340 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-16340 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16340 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rqp-qm5j-jm9c.