CVE-2019-16893

Name: CVE-2019-16893
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-03T17:15:12.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 37.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16893 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Web Management of TP-Link TP-SG105E V4 1.0.0 Build 20181120 devices allows an unauthenticated attacker to reboot the device via a reboot.cgi request.. EPSS estimates a 37.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Web Management of TP-Link TP-SG105E V4 1.0.0 Build 20181120 devices allows an unauthenticated attacker to reboot the device via a reboot.cgi request.

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

37.82%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Tp-Link	Tp-Sg105e Firmware	1.0.0	Build 20181120

References

https://exploit-db.com/exploits/47958Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exploit-db.com/exploits/47958Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16893?

The Web Management of TP-Link TP-SG105E V4 1.0.0 Build 20181120 devices allows an unauthenticated attacker to reboot the device via a reboot.cgi request.

How severe is CVE-2019-16893?

CVE-2019-16893 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 37.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16893?

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-2019-16893?

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Source: NVD / NIST