CVE-2019-18285

Name: CVE-2019-18285
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-12T19:15:15.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18285 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SPPA-T3000 Application Server (All versions < Service Pack R8.2 SP2). The RMI communication between the client and the Application Server is unencrypted. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SPPA-T3000 Application Server (All versions < Service Pack R8.2 SP2). The RMI communication between the client and the Application Server is unencrypted. An attacker with access to the communication channel can read credentials of a valid user. Please note that an attacker needs to have access to the Application Highway in order to exploit this vulnerability. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Sppa-T3000 Application Server	< r8.2
Siemens	Sppa-T3000 Application Server	r8.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155665/Siemens-Security-Advisory-SPPA-T3000-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-451445.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155665/Siemens-Security-Advisory-SPPA-T3000-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-451445.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18285?

How severe is CVE-2019-18285?

CVE-2019-18285 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18285?

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