CVE-2019-13538

Name: CVE-2019-13538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-17T20:15:11.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. 3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH CODESYS V3 Library Manager, all versions prior to 3.5.16.0, allows the system to display active library content without checking its validity, which may allow the contents of manipulated libraries to be displayed or executed. The issue also exists for source libraries, but 3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH strongly recommends distributing compiled libraries only.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH CODESYS V3 Library Manager, all versions prior to 3.5.16.0, allows the system to display active library content without checking its validity, which may allow the contents of manipulated libraries to be displayed or executed. The issue also exists for source libraries, but 3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH strongly recommends distributing compiled libraries only.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codesys	Codesys	< 3.5.16.0

References

https://customers.codesys.com/index.php?eID=dumpFile&t=f&f=12940&token=7723e5ed99830656f487e218e73dce2de751102fVendor Advisory
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-255-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://customers.codesys.com/index.php?eID=dumpFile&t=f&f=12940&token=7723e5ed99830656f487e218e73dce2de751102fVendor Advisory
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-255-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13538?

How severe is CVE-2019-13538?

CVE-2019-13538 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13538?

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Source: NVD / NIST