CVE-2019-1898

Name: CVE-2019-1898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-20T03:15:12.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 40.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1898 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the syslog file on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper authorization of an HTTP request. EPSS estimates a 40.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the syslog file on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper authorization of an HTTP request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the URL for the syslog file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the information contained in the file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

40.95%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Rv110w Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Rv130w Firmware	All versions
Cisco	Rv215w Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108865Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190619-rv-fileaccessVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-29Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108865Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190619-rv-fileaccessVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-29Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1898?

How severe is CVE-2019-1898?

CVE-2019-1898 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 40.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1898?

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-2019-1898?

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Source: NVD / NIST