CVE-2019-18828
CWE-521Published: December 16, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Barco ClickShare Button R9861500D01 devices before 1.9.0 have Insufficiently Protected Credentials. The root account (present for access via debug interfaces, which are by default not enabled on production devices) of the embedded Linux on the ClickShare Button is using a weak password.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-18828 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 6.8.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-18828 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts