Is CVE-2019-6741 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-6741 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-6741 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-6741 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-6741?

CVE-2019-6741 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-6741

CWE-601Published: June 3, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy S9 prior to January 2019 Security Update (SMR-JAN-2019 - SVE-2018-13467). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a wireless network. The specific flaw exists within the captive portal. By manipulating HTML, an attacker can force a page redirection. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7476.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-6741 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.3.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.