CVE-2019-25278
FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 Authentication Credentials MiTM Disclosure
Description
FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 contains a cleartext transmission vulnerability that allows remote attackers to intercept authentication credentials. Attackers can perform man-in-the-middle attacks to capture HTTP cookie authentication information during network communication.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 8, 2026, 12:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 16, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2019-25278
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Implement TLS/SSL for all network communications.
- Ensure sensitive data is not transmitted over unencrypted channels.
- Configure server to always use HTTPS.
- Update system to the latest secure version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2019-25278.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163192 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153498 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-5528.php | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-25278 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2019-25278
weaknesses.
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CVE-2019-25278 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:iwt:facesentry_access_control_system_firmware:6.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:iwt:facesentry_access_control_system_firmware:5.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:iwt:facesentry_access_control_system_firmware:5.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:iwt:facesentry_access_control_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163192 Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153498 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-5528.php Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 contains a cleartext transmission vulnerability that allows remote attackers to intercept authentication credentials. Attackers can perform man-in-the-middle attacks to capture HTTP cookie authentication information during network communication. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-319 Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163192 Added Reference https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153498 Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-5528.php