CVE-2019-9494: exploitation status and patch state

CVE-2019-9494 · CVSS 5.9 MEDIUM · EPSS 4%

The implementations of SAE in hostapd and wpa_supplicant are vulnerable to side channel attacks as a result of observable timing differences and cache access patterns. An attacker may be able to gain leaked information from a side channel attack that can be used for full password recovery. Both hostapd with SAE support and wpa_supplicant with SAE support prior to and including version 2.7 are affected.

Is CVE-2019-9494 exploited?

Which products and versions are affected?

No affected package list recorded here yet.

Is there a patch?

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KEV and EPSS are re-checked daily. Record last updated 2026-08-11.