Cleartext Password Storage Vulnerability in FaceSentry Access Control System by FaceSentry
CVE-2019-25279

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Iwt Ltd.

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25279?

The FaceSentry Access Control System version 6.4.8 is susceptible to a vulnerability that involves the insecure storage of passwords. This flaw allows attackers to access unencrypted credentials stored in the device's SQLite database. Specifically, sensitive login information can be directly read from the file located at /faceGuard/database/FaceSentryWeb.sqlite, without requiring additional authentication. This presents a significant risk as it exposes critical user data, enabling unauthorized access to systems relying on this access control solution.

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-2019-25279 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-55...
third-party-advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163190
vdb-entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153501
exploit

CVSS V4

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
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-2019-25279 : Cleartext Password Storage Vulnerability in FaceSentry Access Control System by FaceSentry