Is CVE-2019-5071 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-5071 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-5071 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-5071 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5071?

CVE-2019-5071 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-5071

CWE-78Published: November 21, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the /goform/WanParameterSetting functionality of Tenda AC9 Router AC1200 Smart Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi Route (AC9V1.0 Firmware V15.03.05.16multiTRU). A specially crafted HTTP POST request can cause a command injection in the DNS1 post parameters, resulting in code execution. An attacker can send HTTP POST request with command to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5071 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

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 7.8.