CVE-2019-13519

Name: CVE-2019-13519
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-27T23:15:10.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 5.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13519 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A maliciously crafted program file opened by an unsuspecting user of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software version 16.00.00 and earlier may result in the limited exposure of information related to the targeted workstation. Rockwell Automation has released version 16.00.01 of Arena Simulation Software to address the reported vulnerabilities.. EPSS estimates a 5.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A maliciously crafted program file opened by an unsuspecting user of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software version 16.00.00 and earlier may result in the limited exposure of information related to the targeted workstation. Rockwell Automation has released version 16.00.01 of Arena Simulation Software to address the reported vulnerabilities.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.57%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Arena	<= 16.00.00

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-213-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-802/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-213-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-802/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13519?

How severe is CVE-2019-13519?

CVE-2019-13519 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13519?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST