Is CVE-2019-12297 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-12297 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-12297 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-12297 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-12297?

CVE-2019-12297 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-12297

CWE-134Published: May 23, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in scopd on Motorola routers CX2 1.01 and M2 1.01. There is a Use of an Externally Controlled Format String, reachable via TCP port 8010 or UDP port 8080.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-12297 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.