MEDIUM
CVE-2019-12762
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: June 6, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus devices allow attackers to trigger touchscreen anomalies via a radio signal between 198 kHz and 203 kHz, as demonstrated by a transmitter and antenna hidden just beneath the surface of a coffee-shop table, aka Ghost Touch.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-12762 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 4.2.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
fujitsu2 product(s)
arrows nx f05-f firmwarearrows nx f05-f
Google4 product(s)
nexus 7 firmwarenexus 7nexus 9 firmwarenexus 9
mi2 product(s)
mi 5s plus firmwaremi 5s plus
Samsung4 product(s)
galaxy s6 edge firmwaregalaxy s6 edgegalaxy s4 firmwaregalaxy s4
sharp2 product(s)
aquos zeta sh-04f firmwareaquos zeta sh-04f
sony2 product(s)
xperia z4 firmwarexperia z4
Source: NVD CPE · 16 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://hackercombat.com/nfc-vulnerability-may-promote-ghost-screen-taps/Third Party Advisory
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https://hackercombat.com/nfc-vulnerability-may-promote-ghost-screen-taps/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-12762
CVSS Score4.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected6 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 6, 2019
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-12762 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.