# CVE-2019-16340: Belkin Linksys Velop 1.1.8.192419 devices allows remote attackers to discover the recovery key via a direct request for the /sysinfo\_json.cg

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-11-21 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Belkin Linksys Velop 1.1.8.192419 devices allows remote attackers to discover the recovery key via a direct request for the /sysinfo_json.cgi URI.

## What to do

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## References

- http://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.linksys.com/support/assets/releasenotes/WHW03_A03_Velop_Customer_Release_Notes_1.1.9.195026.txt
- https://puzzor.github.io/Linksys-Velop-Authentication-bypass
- https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=207568

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