PatchTheCVECVE-2019-12505: Due to unencrypted and unauthenticated data communication, the wireless presenter Inateck WP1001 v1.3C is pron
CVE-2019-12505 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wp1001 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 presenter Inateck WP1001 v1.3C 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
- High severity
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-2019-12505?
wp1001 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-12505 being exploited?
CVE-2019-12505 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-2019-12505 affect?
CVE-2019-12505 affects wp1001 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Due to unencrypted and unauthenticated data communication, the wireless presenter Inateck WP1001 v1.3C is prone to keystroke injection attacks. Thus, an attacker is able to send arbitrary keystrokes to a victim's computer system, e.g., to i
How urgent is CVE-2019-12505?
Priority 49/100. High severity