CVE-2019-17049

Name: CVE-2019-17049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-30T19:15:08.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17049 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NETGEAR SRX5308 4.3.5-3 devices allow SQL Injection, as exploited in the wild in September 2019 to add a new user account.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETGEAR SRX5308 4.3.5-3 devices allow SQL Injection, as exploited in the wild in September 2019 to add a new user account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Srx5308 Firmware	4.3.5-3

References

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Hardware-VPN-Firewalls-and/Successful-hack-of-our-SRX5308/m-p/1805846Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Hardware-VPN-Firewalls-and/Successful-hack-of-our-SRX5308/m-p/1805846Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17049?

NETGEAR SRX5308 4.3.5-3 devices allow SQL Injection, as exploited in the wild in September 2019 to add a new user account.

How severe is CVE-2019-17049?

CVE-2019-17049 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17049?

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-2019-17049?

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Source: NVD / NIST