Is CVE-2019-20033 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-20033 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-20033 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-20033 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-20033?

CVE-2019-20033 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-20033

CWE-287Published: July 29, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

On Aspire-derived NEC PBXes, including all versions of SV8100 devices, a set of documented, static login credentials may be used to access the DIM interface.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-20033 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.