PatchTheCVECVE-2019-12503: Due to unencrypted and unauthenticated data communication, the wireless barcode scanner Inateck BCST-60 is pro
CVE-2019-12503 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting bcst-60 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Due to unencrypted and unauthenticated data communication, the wireless barcode scanner Inateck BCST-60 is prone to keystroke injection attacks. Thus, an attacker is able to send arbitrary keystrokes to a victim's computer system, e.g., to install malware when the target system is unattended. In this way, an attacker can remotely take control over the victim's computer that is operated with an affected receiver of this device.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
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-2019-12503?
bcst-60 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-12503 being exploited?
CVE-2019-12503 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-2019-12503 affect?
CVE-2019-12503 affects bcst-60 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Due to unencrypted and unauthenticated data communication, the wireless barcode scanner Inateck BCST-60 is prone to keystroke injection attacks. Thus, an attacker is able to send arbitrary keystrokes to a victim's computer system, e.g., to
How urgent is CVE-2019-12503?
Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action