CVE-2019-12943: TTLock devices do not properly restrict password-reset attempts, leading to incorrect access control and discl

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2019-12943 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting ttlock. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

TTLock devices do not properly restrict password-reset attempts, leading to incorrect access control and disclosure of sensitive information about valid account names.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-640
Published	2019-09-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ttlock

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-09-10 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ttlock ttlock MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ttlock || rpm -q ttlock || ttlock --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2019-12943?

ttlock: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-12943 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12943 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-2019-12943 affect?

CVE-2019-12943 affects ttlock. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). TTLock devices do not properly restrict password-reset attempts, leading to incorrect access control and disclosure of sensitive information about valid account names.

How urgent is CVE-2019-12943?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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