How severe is CVE-2019-10931?

CVE-2019-10931 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-10931 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10931?

CVE-2019-10931 primarily affects Siemens Siprotec 5 Digsi Device Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10931?

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-2019-10931 published?

CVE-2019-10931 was published on 2019-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10931

CVE-2019-10931 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Siprotec 5 Digsi Device Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-248.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-248
Affected product: Siemens Siprotec 5 Digsi Device Driver
Published: 2019-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in All other SIPROTEC 5 device types with CPU variants CP300 and CP100 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions ), DIGSI 5 engineering software (All versions < V7.90), SIPROTEC 5 device types 6MD85, 6MD86, 6MD89, 7UM85, 7SA87, 7SD87, 7SL87, 7VK87, 7SA82, 7SA86, 7SD82, 7SD86, 7SL82, 7SL86, 7SJ86, 7SK82, 7SK85, 7SJ82, 7SJ85, 7UT82, 7UT85, 7UT86, 7UT87 and 7VE85 with CPU variants CP300 and CP100 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions < V7.90), SIPROTEC 5 device types 7SS85 and 7KE85 (All versions < V8.01), SIPROTEC 5 device types with CPU variants CP200 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions < V7.59), SIPROTEC 5 relays with CPU variants CP200 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions < V7.59). Specially crafted packets sent to port 443/TCP could cause a Denial of Service condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10931?: A vulnerability has been identified in All other SIPROTEC 5 device types with CPU variants CP300 and CP100 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions ), DIGSI 5 engineering software (All versions < V7.90), SIPROTEC 5 device types 6MD85, 6MD86, 6MD89, 7UM85, 7SA87, 7SD87, 7SL87, 7VK87, 7SA82, 7SA86, 7SD82, 7SD86, 7SL82, 7SL86, 7SJ86, 7SK82, 7SK85, 7SJ82, 7SJ85, 7UT82, 7UT85, 7UT86, 7UT87 and 7VE85 with CPU variants CP300 and CP100 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions < V7.90), SIPROTEC 5 device types 7SS85 and 7KE85 (All versions < V8.01), SIPROTEC 5 device types with CPU variants CP200 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions < V7.59), SIPROTEC 5 relays with CPU variants CP200 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions < V7.59). Specially crafted packets sent to port 443/TCP could cause a Denial of Service condition.
How severe is CVE-2019-10931?: CVE-2019-10931 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-10931 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-10931?: CVE-2019-10931 primarily affects Siemens Siprotec 5 Digsi Device Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10931?: 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-2019-10931 published?: CVE-2019-10931 was published on 2019-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-899560.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:siprotec_5_digsi_device_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:digsi_5_engineering_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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