CVE-2019-16288

Name: CVE-2019-16288
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-13T15:15:11.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16288 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. On Tenda N301 wireless routers, a long string in the wifiSSID parameter of a goform/setWifi POST request causes the device to crash.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On Tenda N301 wireless routers, a long string in the wifiSSID parameter of a goform/setWifi POST request causes the device to crash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenda	N301 Firmware	All versions

References

https://pastebin.com/yu8hPE8wThird Party Advisory
https://pastebin.com/yu8hPE8wThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16288?

On Tenda N301 wireless routers, a long string in the wifiSSID parameter of a goform/setWifi POST request causes the device to crash.

How severe is CVE-2019-16288?

CVE-2019-16288 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16288?

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-2019-16288?

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Source: NVD / NIST