Is CVE-2019-14698 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-14698 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-14698 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-14698 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14698?

CVE-2019-14698 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-14698

CWE-119Published: August 6, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered on MicroDigital N-series cameras with firmware through 6400.0.8.5. In a CGI program running under the HTTPD web server, a buffer overflow in the param parameter leads to remote code execution in the context of the nobody account.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-14698 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.