CVE-2019-10970
CVE-2019-10970 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Panelview 5510 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Rockwellautomation Panelview 5510 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Rockwell Automation PanelView 5510 (all versions manufactured before March 13, 2019 that have never been updated to v4.003, v5.002, or later), a remote, unauthenticated threat actor with access to an affected PanelView 5510 Graphic Display, upon successful exploit, may boot-up the terminal and gain root-level access to the device’s file system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-10970?
- In Rockwell Automation PanelView 5510 (all versions manufactured before March 13, 2019 that have never been updated to v4.003, v5.002, or later), a remote, unauthenticated threat actor with access to an affected PanelView 5510 Graphic Display, upon successful exploit, may boot-up the terminal and gain root-level access to the device’s file system.
- How severe is CVE-2019-10970?
- CVE-2019-10970 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-2019-10970 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-10970?
- CVE-2019-10970 affects Rockwellautomation Panelview 5510 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-10970?
- 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-2019-10970 published?
- CVE-2019-10970 was published on 2019-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:panelview_5510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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