PatchTheCVECVE-2019-12496: An issue was discovered in Hybrid Group Gobot before 1.13.0
CVE-2019-12496 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gobot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in Hybrid Group Gobot before 1.13.0. The mqtt subsystem skips verification of root CA certificates by default.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 46%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-295 |
| Published | 2019-05-31 |
| 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-2019-12496?
gobot: upgrade to 1.13.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-12496 being exploited?
CVE-2019-12496 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-2019-12496 affect?
CVE-2019-12496 affects gobot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in Hybrid Group Gobot before 1.13.0. The mqtt subsystem skips verification of root CA certificates by default.
How urgent is CVE-2019-12496?
Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action