Is CVE-2019-9531 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-9531 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-9531 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-9531 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-9531?

CVE-2019-9531 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-9531

CWE-284Published: October 10, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The web application portal of the Cobham EXPLORER 710, firmware version 1.07, allows unauthenticated access to port 5454. This could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to connect to this port via Telnet and execute 86 Attention (AT) commands, including some that provide unauthenticated, shell-like access to the device.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-9531 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.