CVE-2019-13538 Code injection in n/a

High 8.6 Published 17 Sep 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by manipulating library contents in CODESYS V3 Library Manager due to lack of validity checks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-13538?

CVE-2019-13538 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Sep 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH CODESYS V3 Library Manager, all versions prior to 3.5.16.0, allows the system to display active library content without checking its validity, which may allow the contents of manipulated libraries to be displayed or executed. The issue also exists for source libraries, but 3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH strongly recommends distributing compiled libraries only.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13538?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Codesys Codesys.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13538?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13538 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2019-13538 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13538 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v26w-c395-vvxg.