CVE-2019-16103

Name: CVE-2019-16103
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-08T17:15:11.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16103 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN before 8.1.7.x allows privilege escalation (by administrators) from the menu to a root Bash OS shell via the spsshell feature.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN before 8.1.7.x allows privilege escalation (by administrators) from the menu to a root Bash OS shell via the spsshell feature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.82%

76.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Silver-Peak	Unity Edgeconnect Sd-Wan Firmware	8.1.4.9_65644

References

https://github.com/sdnewhop/sdwannewhope/blob/master/reports/Silverpeak%20EdgeConnect%20Multiple%20Vulnerabilities%20-%20032018.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sdnewhop/sdwannewhope/blob/master/reports/Silverpeak%20EdgeConnect%20Multiple%20Vulnerabilities%20-%20032018.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16103?

Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN before 8.1.7.x allows privilege escalation (by administrators) from the menu to a root Bash OS shell via the spsshell feature.

How severe is CVE-2019-16103?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-16103 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16103?

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-2019-16103?

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Source: NVD / NIST