Is CVE-2019-14237 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-14237 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-14237 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-14237 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14237?

CVE-2019-14237 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-14237

CWE-863Published: September 12, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

On NXP Kinetis KV1x, Kinetis KV3x, and Kinetis K8x devices, Flash Access Controls (FAC) (a software IP protection method for execute-only access) can be defeated by observing CPU registers and the effect of code/instruction execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-14237 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.