Is CVE-2019-14553 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-14553 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-14553 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-14553 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14553?

CVE-2019-14553 has a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2019-14553

CWE-287Published: November 23, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper authentication in EDK II may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-14553 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.