How severe is CVE-2018-19282?

CVE-2018-19282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-19282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19282?

CVE-2018-19282 affects Rockwellautomation Powerflex 525 Ac Drives Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19282?

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

When was CVE-2018-19282 published?

CVE-2018-19282 was published on 2019-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19282

CVE-2018-19282 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Powerflex 525 Ac Drives Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Powerflex 525 Ac Drives Firmware
Published: 2019-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 525 AC Drives 5.001 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) network stack. The vulnerability allows the attacker to crash the CIP in a way that it does not accept new connections, but keeps the current connections active, which can prevent legitimate users from recovering control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19282?: Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 525 AC Drives 5.001 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) network stack. The vulnerability allows the attacker to crash the CIP in a way that it does not accept new connections, but keeps the current connections active, which can prevent legitimate users from recovering control.
How severe is CVE-2018-19282?: CVE-2018-19282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-19282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19282?: CVE-2018-19282 affects Rockwellautomation Powerflex 525 Ac Drives Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-19282 published?: CVE-2018-19282 was published on 2019-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:powerflex_525_ac_drives_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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