CVE-2019-16213

Name: CVE-2019-16213
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-25T20:15:10.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16213 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Tenda PA6 Wi-Fi Powerline extender 1.0.1.21 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially crafted string, an attacker could modify the device name of an attached PLC adapter to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the system with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tenda PA6 Wi-Fi Powerline extender 1.0.1.21 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially crafted string, an attacker could modify the device name of an attached PLC adapter to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the system with root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.94%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tendacn	Pa6 Firmware	1.0.1.21

References

https://securityintelligence.com/posts/vulnerable-powerline-extenders-underline-lax-iot-security/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://securityintelligence.com/posts/vulnerable-powerline-extenders-underline-lax-iot-security/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16213?

How severe is CVE-2019-16213?

CVE-2019-16213 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16213?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST