Is CVE-2019-1976 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-1976 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-1976 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-1976 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1976?

CVE-2019-1976 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-1976

CWE-200Published: September 5, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the “plug-and-play” services component of Cisco Industrial Network Director (IND) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper access restrictions on the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access running configuration information about devices managed by the IND, including administrative credentials.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-1976 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-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.