CVE-2019-5161

Name: CVE-2019-5161
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-11T22:27:41.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5161 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Cloud Connectivity functionality of WAGO PFC200 versions 03.02.02(14), 03.01.07(13), and 03.00.39(12). A specially crafted XML file will direct the Cloud Connectivity service to download and execute a shell script with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Cloud Connectivity functionality of WAGO PFC200 versions 03.02.02(14), 03.01.07(13), and 03.00.39(12). A specially crafted XML file will direct the Cloud Connectivity service to download and execute a shell script with root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.51%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wago	Pfc200 Firmware	03.00.39\(12\)
Wago	Pfc200 Firmware	03.01.07\(13\)
Wago	Pfc200 Firmware	03.02.02\(14\)

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0954Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0954Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5161?

How severe is CVE-2019-5161?

CVE-2019-5161 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5161?

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Source: NVD / NIST