CVE-2019-9659: The Chuango 433 MHz burglar-alarm product line uses static codes in the RF remote control, allowing an attacke
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CVE-2019-9659 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting wifi alarm system firmware, wifi\/cellular smart home system h4 plus firmware, awv plus wifi alarm system firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Chuango 433 MHz burglar-alarm product line uses static codes in the RF remote control, allowing an attacker to arm, disarm, or trigger the alarm remotely via replay attacks, as demonstrated by Chuango branded products, and non-Chuango branded products such as the Eminent EM8617 OV2 Wifi Alarm System.
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
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chuango wifi alarm system firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
chuango wifi\/cellular smart home system h4 plus firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
chuango awv plus wifi alarm system firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
chuango g5w 3g firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
chuango g5 plus gsm\/sms\/rfid touch alarm system firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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.
chuango g3 gsm\/sms alarm system firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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 sourceNVD · 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-2019-9659?
wifi alarm system firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; wifi\/cellular smart home system h4 plus firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; awv plus wifi alarm system firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-9659 being exploited?
CVE-2019-9659 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-2019-9659 affect?
CVE-2019-9659 affects wifi alarm system firmware, wifi\/cellular smart home system h4 plus firmware, awv plus wifi alarm system firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). The Chuango 433 MHz burglar-alarm product line uses static codes in the RF remote control, allowing an attacker to arm, disarm, or trigger the alarm remotely via replay attacks, as demonstrated by Chuango branded products, and non-Chuango b
How urgent is CVE-2019-9659?
Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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