Is CVE-2019-15020 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-15020 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-15020 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-15020 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-15020?

CVE-2019-15020 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-15020

CWE-346Published: October 9, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A security vulnerability exists in the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.293 and earlier, that could allow an attacker to supply an invalid software update image to the Zingbox Inspector that could result in command injection.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-15020 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.