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CVE-2019-25279

7.5 · HIGH

FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 contains a cleartext password storage vulnerability that allows attackers to access unencrypted credentials in the device's SQLite database.

Published Jan 8, 2026CWE-312EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2019-25279 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 contains a cleartext password storage vulnerability that allows attackers to access unencrypted credentials in the device's SQLite database. Attackers can directly read sensitive login information stored in /faceGuard/database/FaceSentryWeb.sqlite without additional authentication.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163190Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/153501Refwww.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-5529.php

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25279?

CVE-2019-25279 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-25279?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-25279?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-25279?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2019-25279 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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