CVE-2019-3496

Name: CVE-2019-3496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-21T16:01:04.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 9.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-3496 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Wifi-soft UniBox controller 3.x devices. The tools/controller/diagnostic_tools_controller Diagnostic Tools Controller is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary system commands on the server with root user privileges. EPSS estimates a 9.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Wifi-soft UniBox controller 3.x devices. The tools/controller/diagnostic_tools_controller Diagnostic Tools Controller is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary system commands on the server with root user privileges. Authentication for accessing this component can be bypassed by using Hard coded credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

9.58%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Indionetworks	Unibox Firmware	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151077/Wifi-soft-Unibox-2.x-Remote-Command-Code-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jan/23Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://sahildhar.github.io/blogpost/Multiple-RCE-Vulnerabilties-in-Unibox-Controller-0.x-3.x/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151077/Wifi-soft-Unibox-2.x-Remote-Command-Code-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jan/23Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://sahildhar.github.io/blogpost/Multiple-RCE-Vulnerabilties-in-Unibox-Controller-0.x-3.x/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3496?

How severe is CVE-2019-3496?

CVE-2019-3496 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3496?

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