How severe is CVE-2019-10961?

CVE-2019-10961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-10961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10961?

CVE-2019-10961 affects Advantech Webaccess Hmi Designer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10961?

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-2019-10961 published?

CVE-2019-10961 was published on 2019-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10961

CVE-2019-10961 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess Hmi Designer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Advantech Webaccess Hmi Designer
Published: 2019-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer Version 2.1.9.23 and prior, processing specially crafted MCR files lacking proper validation of user supplied data may cause the system to write outside the intended buffer area, allowing remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10961?: In Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer Version 2.1.9.23 and prior, processing specially crafted MCR files lacking proper validation of user supplied data may cause the system to write outside the intended buffer area, allowing remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-10961?: CVE-2019-10961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-10961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-10961?: CVE-2019-10961 affects Advantech Webaccess Hmi Designer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10961?: 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-2019-10961 published?: CVE-2019-10961 was published on 2019-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advantech:webaccess_hmi_designer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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