CVE-2019-6564

Name: CVE-2019-6564
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-09T15:29:05.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6564 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows a non-administrative user to place malicious files within the installer file directory, which may allow an attacker to gain administrative privileges on a system during installation or upgrade.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows a non-administrative user to place malicious files within the installer file directory, which may allow an attacker to gain administrative privileges on a system during installation or upgrade.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Ge Communicator	< 4.0.517

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-122-02Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-122-02Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6564?

How severe is CVE-2019-6564?

CVE-2019-6564 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6564?

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