CVE-2019-25279

Name: CVE-2019-25279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-08T00:15:58.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-25279 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 contains a cleartext password storage vulnerability that allows attackers to access unencrypted credentials in the device's SQLite database. Attackers can directly read sensitive login information stored in /faceGuard/database/FaceSentryWeb.sqlite without additional authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 contains a cleartext password storage vulnerability that allows attackers to access unencrypted credentials in the device's SQLite database. Attackers can directly read sensitive login information stored in /faceGuard/database/FaceSentryWeb.sqlite without additional authentication.

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

CVSS 4.0

6.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iwt	Facesentry Access Control System Firmware	5.7.0
Iwt	Facesentry Access Control System Firmware	5.7.2
Iwt	Facesentry Access Control System Firmware	6.4.8

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163190Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153501Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-5529.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25279?

How severe is CVE-2019-25279?

CVE-2019-25279 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25279?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST