CVE-2019-12183

Name: CVE-2019-12183
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-02T16:15:11.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-12183 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect Access Control in Safescan Timemoto TM-616 and TA-8000 series allows remote attackers to read any file via the administrative API.. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect Access Control in Safescan Timemoto TM-616 and TA-8000 series allows remote attackers to read any file via the administrative API.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.07%

79.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Safescan	Timemoto Tm-616 Firmware	All versions
Safescan	Ta-8035 Firmware	All versions
Safescan	Ta-8010 Firmware	All versions
Safescan	Ta-8015 Firmware	All versions
Safescan	Ta-8020 Firmware	All versions
Safescan	Ta-8025 Firmware	All versions
Safescan	Ta-8030 Firmware	All versions

References

https://github.com/ProCheckUp/SafeScanExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://procheckup.com/blogs/posts/2020/february/remote-code-execution-on-biometric-iot-devices/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.timemoto.com/en/s/safescan-time-clock-systems/a/firmware-update-7-dot-03-dot-100-ta8000-14
https://github.com/ProCheckUp/SafeScanExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://procheckup.com/blogs/posts/2020/february/remote-code-execution-on-biometric-iot-devices/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.timemoto.com/en/s/safescan-time-clock-systems/a/firmware-update-7-dot-03-dot-100-ta8000-14

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12183?

Incorrect Access Control in Safescan Timemoto TM-616 and TA-8000 series allows remote attackers to read any file via the administrative API.

How severe is CVE-2019-12183?

CVE-2019-12183 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12183?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-12183?

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Source: NVD / NIST