CVE-2019-6545

Name: CVE-2019-6545
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-13T01:29:00.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 13.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6545 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. AVEVA Software, LLC InduSoft Web Studio prior to Version 8.1 SP3 and InTouch Edge HMI (formerly InTouch Machine Edition) prior to Version 2017 Update. An unauthenticated remote user could use a specially crafted database connection configuration file to execute an arbitrary process on the server machine.. EPSS estimates a 13.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AVEVA Software, LLC InduSoft Web Studio prior to Version 8.1 SP3 and InTouch Edge HMI (formerly InTouch Machine Edition) prior to Version 2017 Update. An unauthenticated remote user could use a specially crafted database connection configuration file to execute an arbitrary process on the server machine.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

13.86%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-99

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Aveva	Indusoft Web Studio	6.1	Sp5
Aveva	Indusoft Web Studio	7.1	—
Aveva	Indusoft Web Studio	8.0	—
Aveva	Indusoft Web Studio	8.1	—
Aveva	Intouch Machine Edition 2014	r2	—

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-036-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46342/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-04Third Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-036-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46342/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-04Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6545?

How severe is CVE-2019-6545?

CVE-2019-6545 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6545?

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