CVE-2019-16638

Name: CVE-2019-16638
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-16T17:15:10.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16638 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was found on the Ruijie EG-2000 series gateway. An attacker can easily dump cleartext stored passwords in /data/config.text with simple XORs. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was found on the Ruijie EG-2000 series gateway. An attacker can easily dump cleartext stored passwords in /data/config.text with simple XORs. This affects EG-2000SE EG_RGOS 11.1(1)B1.

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

0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ruijie	Eg-2000se Firmware	11.1\(1\)b1

References

https://0x.mk/?p=239Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://0x.mk/?p=239Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16638?

An issue was found on the Ruijie EG-2000 series gateway. An attacker can easily dump cleartext stored passwords in /data/config.text with simple XORs. This affects EG-2000SE EG_RGOS 11.1(1)B1.

How severe is CVE-2019-16638?

CVE-2019-16638 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16638?

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-2019-16638?

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Source: NVD / NIST