CVE-2019-16732

Name: CVE-2019-16732
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-13T21:15:17.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16732 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Unencrypted HTTP communications for firmware upgrades in Petalk AI and PF-103 allow man-in-the-middle attackers to run arbitrary code as the root user.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unencrypted HTTP communications for firmware upgrades in Petalk AI and PF-103 allow man-in-the-middle attackers to run arbitrary code as the root user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Skymee	Petalk Ai Firmware	3.2.2.30
Petwant	Pf-103 Firmware	4.22.2.42

References

https://blog.securityevaluators.com/remotely-exploiting-iot-pet-feeders-21013562aea3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.securityevaluators.com/remotely-exploiting-iot-pet-feeders-21013562aea3Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16732?

Unencrypted HTTP communications for firmware upgrades in Petalk AI and PF-103 allow man-in-the-middle attackers to run arbitrary code as the root user.

How severe is CVE-2019-16732?

CVE-2019-16732 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16732?

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-2019-16732?

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Source: NVD / NIST