How severe is CVE-2019-10990?

CVE-2019-10990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-10990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10990?

CVE-2019-10990 affects Redlion Crimson. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10990?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-10990 published?

CVE-2019-10990 was published on 2019-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10990

CVE-2019-10990 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redlion Crimson with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Redlion Crimson
Published: 2019-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Red Lion Controls Crimson, version 3.0 and prior and version 3.1 prior to release 3112.00, uses a hard-coded password to encrypt protected files in transit and at rest, which may allow an attacker to access configuration files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10990?: Red Lion Controls Crimson, version 3.0 and prior and version 3.1 prior to release 3112.00, uses a hard-coded password to encrypt protected files in transit and at rest, which may allow an attacker to access configuration files.
How severe is CVE-2019-10990?: CVE-2019-10990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-10990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-10990?: CVE-2019-10990 affects Redlion Crimson. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10990?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-10990 published?: CVE-2019-10990 was published on 2019-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-248-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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