How severe is CVE-2018-10619?

CVE-2018-10619 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-10619 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10619?

CVE-2018-10619 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Rslinx Classic. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10619?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-10619 published?

CVE-2018-10619 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10619

CVE-2018-10619 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Rslinx Classic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Rslinx Classic
Published: 2018-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unquoted search path or element in RSLinx Classic Versions 3.90.01 and prior and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior may allow an authorized, but non-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code and allow a threat actor to escalate user privileges on the affected workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10619?: An unquoted search path or element in RSLinx Classic Versions 3.90.01 and prior and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior may allow an authorized, but non-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code and allow a threat actor to escalate user privileges on the affected workstation.
How severe is CVE-2018-10619?: CVE-2018-10619 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-10619 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10619?: CVE-2018-10619 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Rslinx Classic. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10619?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-10619 published?: CVE-2018-10619 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx_classic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_linx_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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