CVE-2019-16340

Name: CVE-2019-16340
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-21T15:15:13.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 19.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16340 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 19.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

19.26%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-425

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linksys	Velop Whw0303 Firmware	1.1.8.192419
Linksys	Velop Whw0302 Firmware	1.1.8.192419
Linksys	Velop Whw0301 Firmware	1.1.8.192419

References

http://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.linksys.com/support/assets/releasenotes/WHW03_A03_Velop_Customer_Release_Notes_1.1.9.195026.txtThird Party Advisory
https://puzzor.github.io/Linksys-Velop-Authentication-bypassExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=207568Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.linksys.com/support/assets/releasenotes/WHW03_A03_Velop_Customer_Release_Notes_1.1.9.195026.txtThird Party Advisory
https://puzzor.github.io/Linksys-Velop-Authentication-bypassExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=207568Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16340?

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.

How severe is CVE-2019-16340?

CVE-2019-16340 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16340?

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-2019-16340?

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Source: NVD / NIST