CVE-2019-18997

Name: CVE-2019-18997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T21:15:13.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18997 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The HMISimulator component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 uses the readFile/writeFile interface to manipulate the work file. Path configuration in PB610 HMISimulator versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier potentially allows access to files outside of the working directory, thus potentially supporting unauthorized file access.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The HMISimulator component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 uses the readFile/writeFile interface to manipulate the work file. Path configuration in PB610 HMISimulator versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier potentially allows access to files outside of the working directory, thus potentially supporting unauthorized file access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.52%

71.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-424

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Abb	Pb610 Panel Builder 600	<= 2.8.0.424

References

http://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=3ADR010466&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=3ADR010466&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18997?

How severe is CVE-2019-18997?

CVE-2019-18997 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18997?

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