CVE-2019-7229

Name: CVE-2019-7229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-24T18:15:11.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-7229 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The ABB CP635 HMI uses two different transmission methods to upgrade its firmware and its software components: "Utilization of USB/SD Card to flash the device" and "Remote provisioning process via ABB Panel Builder 600 over FTP." Neither of these transmission methods implements any form of encryption or authenticity checks against the new firmware HMI software binary files.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ABB CP635 HMI uses two different transmission methods to upgrade its firmware and its software components: "Utilization of USB/SD Card to flash the device" and "Remote provisioning process via ABB Panel Builder 600 over FTP." Neither of these transmission methods implements any form of encryption or authenticity checks against the new firmware HMI software binary files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-494

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Abb	Board Support Package Un31	< 2.31
Abb	Cp620 Firmware	< 2.8.0.424
Abb	Cp620-Web Firmware	< 2.8.0.424
Abb	Cp630 Firmware	< 2.0.8.424
Abb	Cp630-Web Firmware	< 2.8.0.424
Abb	Cp635 Firmware	< 2.8.0.424
Abb	Cp635-B Firmware	< 2.8.0.424
Abb	Cp635-Web Firmware	< 2.8.0.424

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153387/ABB-HMI-Missing-Signature-Verification.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=3ADR010376&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=3ADR010402&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.darkmatter.ae/xen1thlabs/abb-hmi-absence-of-signature-verification-vulnerability-xl-19-005/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153387/ABB-HMI-Missing-Signature-Verification.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=3ADR010376&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=3ADR010402&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=LaunchMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.darkmatter.ae/xen1thlabs/abb-hmi-absence-of-signature-verification-vulnerability-xl-19-005/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 24, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-7229?

How severe is CVE-2019-7229?

CVE-2019-7229 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7229?

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