CVE-2019-13520

Name: CVE-2019-13520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-20T20:15:11.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13520 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple buffer overflow issues have been identified in Alpha5 Smart Loader: All versions prior to 4.2. An attacker could use specially crafted project files to overflow the buffer and execute code under the privileges of the application.. EPSS estimates a 2.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflow issues have been identified in Alpha5 Smart Loader: All versions prior to 4.2. An attacker could use specially crafted project files to overflow the buffer and execute code under the privileges of the application.

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

2.95%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fujielectric	Alpha5 Smart Loader Firmware	< 4.2

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-227-02Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-798/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-820/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-227-02Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-798/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-820/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13520?

How severe is CVE-2019-13520?

CVE-2019-13520 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13520?

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