CVE-2019-6525

Name: CVE-2019-6525
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-11T21:29:00.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6525 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. AVEVA Wonderware System Platform 2017 Update 2 and prior uses an ArchestrA network user account for authentication of system processes and inter-node communications. A user with low privileges could make use of an API to obtain the credentials for this account.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AVEVA Wonderware System Platform 2017 Update 2 and prior uses an ArchestrA network user account for authentication of system processes and inter-node communications. A user with low privileges could make use of an API to obtain the credentials for this account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aveva	Wonderware System Platform	< 2017
Aveva	Wonderware System Platform	2017

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-029-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://sw.aveva.com/hubfs/assets-2018/pdf/security-bulletin/SecurityBulletin_LFSec135.pdfVendor Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-029-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://sw.aveva.com/hubfs/assets-2018/pdf/security-bulletin/SecurityBulletin_LFSec135.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6525?

How severe is CVE-2019-6525?

CVE-2019-6525 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6525?

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