Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
FreeSWITCH versions 1.6.10 through 1.10.1 shipped with a default password in event_socket.conf.xml. If that password remains unchanged and the event socket is reachable, unauthorized access may be possible. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed impact details, or vendor remediation text.
Executive priority
Treat as a configuration exposure issue with potentially serious impact where FreeSWITCH is externally reachable. Prioritize internet-facing or voice-infrastructure systems first, then confirm passwords and access controls across the fleet.
Technical view
CVE-2019-19492 describes a default-password condition in FreeSWITCH event_socket.conf.xml for versions 1.6.10 through 1.10.1. A public Exploit-DB reference exists, but the provided sources do not establish active exploitation, KEV listing, affected CPEs, CWE, CVSS, or patch version details.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is FreeSWITCH 1.6.10 through 1.10.1 where event_socket.conf.xml retains the default password. Risk is higher if the event socket is reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV is false in the source bundle. The Exploit-DB reference indicates public exploit material exists, but the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation or observed attacks.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE record states the default password condition and affected version range, with an Exploit-DB reference. No CVSS, CWE, patch version, CPE mapping, or active exploitation evidence is included in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Replace any default event_socket.conf.xml password with a strong unique secret.
- Restrict event socket access to trusted hosts and networks only.
- Review FreeSWITCH vendor guidance for supported upgrade or configuration advice.
- Inventory FreeSWITCH versions and prioritize 1.6.10 through 1.10.1.
- Monitor for unexpected event socket authentication or connection activity.
Validation and detection
- Check FreeSWITCH version against the affected 1.6.10 through 1.10.1 range.
- Inspect event_socket.conf.xml for unchanged default password values.
- Confirm event socket is not exposed to untrusted networks.
- Review logs for unexpected event socket connection attempts.
- Document whether remediation was configuration change, upgrade, or both.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47698CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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