Is CVE-2019-13278 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-13278 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-13278 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-13278 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-13278?

CVE-2019-13278 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-13278

CWE-78Published: July 10, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TRENDnet TEW-827DRU with firmware up to and including 2.04B03 contains multiple command injections when processing user input for the setup wizard, allowing an unauthenticated user to run arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability can be exercised on the local intranet or remotely if remote administration is enabled.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-13278 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.