CVE-2019-18988

Known Exploited Vulnerability Entry External Catalog

Entry Details

CVE-2019-18988

Confirmed

Yes

2021-11-03 00:00 UTC


Timestamps

2021-11-03

2021-11-03


Scope

KEV entry: TeamViewer Desktop Bypass Remote Login Vulnerability | Affected: TeamViewer / Desktop | Description: TeamViewer Desktop allows for bypass of remote-login access control because the same AES key is used for different customers' installations. If an attacker were to know this key, they could decrypt protected information stored in registry or configuration files or decryption of the Unattended Access password to the system (which allows for remote login to the system). | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2022-05-03 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18988


References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2019-18988', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2019-18988'}

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2026-02-02 12:29 UTC

2026-02-06 07:17 UTC

Evidence (1)
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-521"
  ],
  "date_added": "2021-11-03",
  "due_date": "2022-05-03",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "product": "Desktop",
  "vendorProject": "TeamViewer",
  "vulnerabilityName": "TeamViewer Desktop Bypass Remote Login Vulnerability"
}
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