How severe is CVE-2019-13521?

CVE-2019-13521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-13521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13521?

CVE-2019-13521 affects Rockwellautomation Arena. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13521?

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-2019-13521 published?

CVE-2019-13521 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13521

CVE-2019-13521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Arena 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-357.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-357
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Arena
Published: 2020-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A maliciously crafted program file opened by an unsuspecting user of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software version 16.00.00 and earlier may result in the limited exposure of information related to the targeted workstation. Rockwell Automation has released version 16.00.01 of Arena Simulation Software to address the reported vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13521?: A maliciously crafted program file opened by an unsuspecting user of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software version 16.00.00 and earlier may result in the limited exposure of information related to the targeted workstation. Rockwell Automation has released version 16.00.01 of Arena Simulation Software to address the reported vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2019-13521?: CVE-2019-13521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13521?: CVE-2019-13521 affects Rockwellautomation Arena. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13521?: 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-2019-13521 published?: CVE-2019-13521 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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