CVE-2019-6555 Other in Cscape

High 7.8 Published 28 Feb 2019 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code and read confidential data by tricking users into opening malicious POC files in Cscape.

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-2019-6555?

CVE-2019-6555 is a high-severity vulnerability in ICS-CERT Cscape, published on 28 Feb 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

Cscape, 9.80 SP4 and prior. An improper input validation vulnerability may be exploited by processing specially crafted POC files. This may allow an attacker to read confidential information and remotely execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6555?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hornerautomation Cscape.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6555?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6555 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-6555 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6555 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vrqx-r6qh-8598.