Is CVE-2019-16273 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-16273 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-16273 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-16273 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16273?

CVE-2019-16273 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-16273

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 6, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

DTEN D5 and D7 before 1.3.4 devices allow unauthenticated root shell access through Android Debug Bridge (adb), leading to arbitrary code execution and system administration. Also, this provides a covert ability to capture screen data from the Zoom Client on Windows by executing commands on the Android OS.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-16273 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.