CVE-2019-13549

Name: CVE-2019-13549
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-25T18:15:10.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13549 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Rittal Chiller SK 3232-Series web interface as built upon Carel pCOWeb firmware A1.5.3 – B1.2.4. The authentication mechanism on affected systems does not provide a sufficient level of protection against unauthorized configuration changes. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Rittal Chiller SK 3232-Series web interface as built upon Carel pCOWeb firmware A1.5.3 – B1.2.4. The authentication mechanism on affected systems does not provide a sufficient level of protection against unauthorized configuration changes. Primary operations, namely turning the cooling unit on and off and setting the temperature set point, can be modified without authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Carel	Pcoweb Firmware	>= a1.5.3, <= b1.2.4

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/46
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-297-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/46
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-297-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13549?

How severe is CVE-2019-13549?

CVE-2019-13549 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13549?

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Source: NVD / NIST