How severe is CVE-2019-13524?

CVE-2019-13524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-13524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13524?

CVE-2019-13524 primarily affects Emerson Rx3i Cpe100 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13524?

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-2019-13524 published?

CVE-2019-13524 was published on 2020-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13524

CVE-2019-13524 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emerson Rx3i Cpe100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Emerson Rx3i Cpe100 Firmware
Published: 2020-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GE PACSystems RX3i CPE100/115: All versions prior to R9.85,CPE302/305/310/330/400/410: All versions prior to R9.90,CRU/320 All versions(End of Life) may allow an attacker sending specially manipulated packets to cause the module state to change to halt-mode, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. An operator must reboot the CPU module after removing battery or energy pack to recover from halt-mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13524?: GE PACSystems RX3i CPE100/115: All versions prior to R9.85,CPE302/305/310/330/400/410: All versions prior to R9.90,CRU/320 All versions(End of Life) may allow an attacker sending specially manipulated packets to cause the module state to change to halt-mode, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. An operator must reboot the CPU module after removing battery or energy pack to recover from halt-mode.
How severe is CVE-2019-13524?: CVE-2019-13524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13524?: CVE-2019-13524 primarily affects Emerson Rx3i Cpe100 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13524?: 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-2019-13524 published?: CVE-2019-13524 was published on 2020-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-014-01

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:emerson:rx3i_cpe100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:rx3i_cpe115_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:rx3i_cpe302_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:rx3i_cpe305_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:rx3i_cpe310_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:rx3i_cru320_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:rx3i_cpe330_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:rx3i_cpe400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:rx3i_cpl410_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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