CVE-2019-13553

Name: CVE-2019-13553
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-25T18:15:10.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13553 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 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 is configured using hard-coded credentials. EPSS estimates a 1.82% 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 is configured using hard-coded credentials. These credentials could allow attackers to influence the primary operations of the affected systems, namely turning the cooling unit on and off and setting the temperature set point.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.82%

76.0th 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/45
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-297-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/45
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-2019-13553?

How severe is CVE-2019-13553?

CVE-2019-13553 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13553?

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Source: NVD / NIST