CVE-2019-18998

Name: CVE-2019-18998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-17T19:15:12.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient access control in the web interface of ABB Asset Suite versions 9.0 to 9.3, 9.4 prior to 9.4.2.6, 9.5 prior to 9.5.3.2 and 9.6.0 enables full access to directly referenced objects. An attacker with knowledge of a resource's URL can access the resource directly.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient access control in the web interface of ABB Asset Suite versions 9.0 to 9.3, 9.4 prior to 9.4.2.6, 9.5 prior to 9.5.3.2 and 9.6.0 enables full access to directly referenced objects. An attacker with knowledge of a resource's URL can access the resource directly.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hitachienergy	Asset Suite	>= 9.0.0, <= 9.3.0
Hitachienergy	Asset Suite	>= 9.4, < 9.4.2.6
Hitachienergy	Asset Suite	>= 9.5.0, < 9.5.3.2
Hitachienergy	Asset Suite	9.6.0

References

https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107492A9962&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchVendor Advisory
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-072-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107492A9962&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchVendor Advisory
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-072-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18998?

How severe is CVE-2019-18998?

CVE-2019-18998 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18998?

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