CVE-2019-13539

Name: CVE-2019-13539
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-08T20:15:10.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13539 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Medtronic Valleylab Exchange Client version 3.4 and below, Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform (VLFT10GEN) software version 4.0.0 and below, and Valleylab FX8 Energy Platform (VLFX8GEN) software version 1.1.0 and below use the descrypt algorithm for OS password hashing. While interactive, network-based logons are disabled, and attackers can use the other vulnerabilities within this report to obtain local shell access and access these hashes.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Medtronic Valleylab Exchange Client version 3.4 and below, Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform (VLFT10GEN) software version 4.0.0 and below, and Valleylab FX8 Energy Platform (VLFX8GEN) software version 1.1.0 and below use the descrypt algorithm for OS password hashing. While interactive, network-based logons are disabled, and attackers can use the other vulnerabilities within this report to obtain local shell access and access these hashes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Medtronic	Valleylab Exchange Client	<= 3.4
Medtronic	Valleylab Ft10 Energy Platform Firmware	<= 4.0.0
Medtronic	Valleylab Fx8 Energy Platform Firmware	<= 1.1.0

References

https://global.medtronic.com/xg-en/product-security/security-bulletins/valleylab-generator-rfid-vulnerabilities.html
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-19-311-02
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-19-311-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13539?

How severe is CVE-2019-13539?

CVE-2019-13539 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13539?

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