How severe is CVE-2019-10981?

CVE-2019-10981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-10981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10981?

CVE-2019-10981 primarily affects Schneider-electric Citectscada. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10981?

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-2019-10981 published?

CVE-2019-10981 was published on 2019-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10981

CVE-2019-10981 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Citectscada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Schneider-electric Citectscada
Published: 2019-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Vijeo Citect 7.30 and 7.40, and CitectSCADA 7.30 and 7.40, a vulnerability has been identified that may allow an authenticated local user access to Citect user credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10981?: In Vijeo Citect 7.30 and 7.40, and CitectSCADA 7.30 and 7.40, a vulnerability has been identified that may allow an authenticated local user access to Citect user credentials.
How severe is CVE-2019-10981?: CVE-2019-10981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-10981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-10981?: CVE-2019-10981 primarily affects Schneider-electric Citectscada. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10981?: 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-2019-10981 published?: CVE-2019-10981 was published on 2019-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:citectscada:7.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:citectscada:7.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:scada_expert_vijeo_citect:7.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:scada_expert_vijeo_citect:7.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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