How severe is CVE-2019-10979?

CVE-2019-10979 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-2019-10979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10979?

CVE-2019-10979 affects Sick Msc800 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10979?

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-2019-10979 published?

CVE-2019-10979 was published on 2019-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10979

CVE-2019-10979 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sick Msc800 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Sick Msc800 Firmware
Published: 2019-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SICK MSC800 all versions prior to Version 4.0, the affected firmware versions contain a hard-coded customer account password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10979?: SICK MSC800 all versions prior to Version 4.0, the affected firmware versions contain a hard-coded customer account password.
How severe is CVE-2019-10979?: CVE-2019-10979 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-2019-10979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-10979?: CVE-2019-10979 affects Sick Msc800 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10979?: 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-2019-10979 published?: CVE-2019-10979 was published on 2019-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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