CVE-2019-6853

Name: CVE-2019-6853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-20T22:15:12.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-79: Failure to Preserve Web Page Structure vulnerability exists in Andover Continuum (models 9680, 5740 and 5720, bCX4040, bCX9640, 9900, 9940, 9924 and 9702) , which could enable a successful Cross-site Scripting (XSS attack) when using the products web server.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-79: Failure to Preserve Web Page Structure vulnerability exists in Andover Continuum (models 9680, 5740 and 5720, bCX4040, bCX9640, 9900, 9940, 9924 and 9702) , which could enable a successful Cross-site Scripting (XSS attack) when using the products web server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9680 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 5740 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 5720 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum Bcx4040 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum Bcx9640 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9900 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9940 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9941 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9924 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9702 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9200 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2019-316-01/Vendor Advisory
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2019-316-01/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6853?

How severe is CVE-2019-6853?

CVE-2019-6853 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6853?

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