Is CVE-2019-16327 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-16327 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-16327 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-16327 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16327?

CVE-2019-16327 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-16327

CWE-287Published: December 26, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DIR-601 B1 2.00NA devices are vulnerable to authentication bypass. They do not check for authentication at the server side and rely on client-side validation, which is bypassable. NOTE: this is an end-of-life product.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-16327 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-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.