Cleartext Transmission Vulnerability in FaceSentry Access Control System
CVE-2019-25278

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Iwt Ltd.

Status
Facesentry Access Control System
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25278?

The FaceSentry Access Control System version 6.4.8 is affected by a cleartext transmission vulnerability. This issue allows remote attackers to intercept sensitive authentication credentials via man-in-the-middle attacks. If an attacker gains access to the network, they can capture HTTP cookie information during unencrypted communication, compromising the security of user authentication and enabling unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

FaceSentry Access Control System 6.4.8 build 264

FaceSentry Access Control System 5.7.2 build 568

FaceSentry Access Control System 5.7.0 build 539

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-25278 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-55...
third-party-advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153498
exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163192
vdb-entry

CVSS V4

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
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CVE-2019-25278 : Cleartext Transmission Vulnerability in FaceSentry Access Control System