CVE-2019-16340 is a critical vulnerability affecting Belkin Linksys Velop devices (firmware versions 1.1.8.192419 and earlier for models WHW0301, WHW0302, and WHW0303). It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to retrieve the device's recovery key by directly requesting the /sysinfo_json.cgi URI. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation has been observed and there are no public exploit modules or significant community discussion, the potential for complete system compromise is severe.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.8.192419CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linksys:velop_whw0303_firmware:1.1.8.192419:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.8.192419CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linksys:velop_whw0302_firmware:1.1.8.192419:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.8.192419CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linksys:velop_whw0301_firmware:1.1.8.192419:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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