Is CVE-2019-1653 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-1653 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2019-1653 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2019-1653 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1653?

CVE-2019-1653 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2019-1653

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:94.38%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

Cisco Small Business RV320 and RV325 Dual Gigabit WAN VPN Routers contain improper access controls for URLs. Exploitation could allow an attacker to download the router configuration or detailed diagnostic information.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Cisco Small Business RV320 and RV325 Routers Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Cisco Small Business RV320 and RV325 Dual Gigabit WAN VPN Routers allows an attacker to bypass access controls for certain URLs. This could lead to an attacker downloading sensitive router configuration or diagnostic information. It is a high-severity issue with a very high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 0.94378) and is actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Attackers can remotely exploit this flaw by accessing specific URLs.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates for Cisco Small Business RV320 and RV325 Dual Gigabit WAN VPN Routers. Review and harden router access controls and network segmentation.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-1653 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CISA has added CVE-2019-1653 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.