CVE-2019-19492Freeswitch Hardcoded Credentials
FreeSWITCH 1.6.10 through 1.10.1 has a default password in event_socket.conf.xml.
Published Dec 1, 2019 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-19492 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Freeswitch.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 11, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Freeswitch <=1.10.1, Freeswitch 1.10.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
29%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
52/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Mar 11, 2026
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
FreeSWITCH 1.6.10 through 1.10.1 has a default password in event_socket.conf.xml.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 11, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FreeswitchFreeswitch | See advisory | 1.10.1 |
Patched Releases
Freeswitch
<=1.10.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 1, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 11, 2026
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
FreeSWITCH 1.6.10 through 1.10.1 has a default password in event_socket.conf.xml.
Affected: Freeswitch. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 11, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Freeswitch <=1.10.1, Freeswitch 1.10.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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