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CVE-2019-14986: eQ-3 Homematic CCU2 and CCU3 with the CUxD AddOn before 2.3.0 installed allow administrative operations by una

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CVE-2019-14986 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting homematic ccu2 firmware, homematic ccu3 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

eQ-3 Homematic CCU2 and CCU3 with the CUxD AddOn before 2.3.0 installed allow administrative operations by unauthenticated attackers with access to the web interface, because features such as File-Browser and Shell Command (as well as "Set root password") are exposed.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.1 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2019-08-13
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eq-3

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

eq-3 homematic ccu2 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.3.0
Fixed in: 2.3.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
eq-3 homematic ccu3 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.3.0
Fixed in: 2.3.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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-2019-14986?

homematic ccu2 firmware: upgrade to 2.3.0; homematic ccu3 firmware: upgrade to 2.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14986 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14986 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-2019-14986 affect?

CVE-2019-14986 affects homematic ccu2 firmware, homematic ccu3 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). eQ-3 Homematic CCU2 and CCU3 with the CUxD AddOn before 2.3.0 installed allow administrative operations by unauthenticated attackers with access to the web interface, because features such as File-Browser and Shell Command (as well as "Set

How urgent is CVE-2019-14986?

Priority 60/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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