PatchTheCVECVE-2019-11885: eyeDisk implements the unlock feature by sending a cleartext password
CVE-2019-11885 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting eyedisk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
eyeDisk implements the unlock feature by sending a cleartext password. The password can be discovered by sniffing USB traffic or by sending a 06 05 52 41 01 b0 00 00 00 00 00 00 SCSI command.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2019-05-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-11885?
eyedisk: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-11885 being exploited?
CVE-2019-11885 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2019-11885 affect?
CVE-2019-11885 affects eyedisk. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). eyeDisk implements the unlock feature by sending a cleartext password. The password can be discovered by sniffing USB traffic or by sending a 06 05 52 41 01 b0 00 00 00 00 00 00 SCSI command.
How urgent is CVE-2019-11885?
Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference