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CVE-2019-18996

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2019-18996 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Path settings in HMIStudio component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier accept DLLs outside of the program directory, potentially allowing an attacker with access to the local file system the execution of code in the application’s context.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Path settings in HMIStudio component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier accept DLLs outside of the program directory, potentially allowing an attacker with access to the local file system the execution of code in the application’s context.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.40%

31.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AbbPb610 Panel Builder 600<= 2.8.0.424

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18996?
Path settings in HMIStudio component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier accept DLLs outside of the program directory, potentially allowing an attacker with access to the local file system the execution of code in the application’s context.
How severe is CVE-2019-18996?
CVE-2019-18996 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18996?
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