How severe is CVE-2019-13531?

CVE-2019-13531 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2019-13531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13531?

CVE-2019-13531 primarily affects Medtronic Valleylab Ft10 Energy Platform Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13531?

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

When was CVE-2019-13531 published?

CVE-2019-13531 was published on 2019-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13531

CVE-2019-13531 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Medtronic Valleylab Ft10 Energy Platform Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Medtronic Valleylab Ft10 Energy Platform Firmware
Published: 2019-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Medtronic Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform (VLFT10GEN) version 2.1.0 and lower and version 2.0.3 and lower, and Valleylab LS10 Energy Platform (VLLS10GEN—not available in the United States) version 1.20.2 and lower, the RFID security mechanism used for authentication between the FT10/LS10 Energy Platform and instruments can be bypassed, allowing for inauthentic instruments to connect to the generator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13531?: In Medtronic Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform (VLFT10GEN) version 2.1.0 and lower and version 2.0.3 and lower, and Valleylab LS10 Energy Platform (VLLS10GEN—not available in the United States) version 1.20.2 and lower, the RFID security mechanism used for authentication between the FT10/LS10 Energy Platform and instruments can be bypassed, allowing for inauthentic instruments to connect to the generator.
How severe is CVE-2019-13531?: CVE-2019-13531 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-13531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13531?: CVE-2019-13531 primarily affects Medtronic Valleylab Ft10 Energy Platform Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13531?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-13531 published?: CVE-2019-13531 was published on 2019-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:medtronic:valleylab_ft10_energy_platform_firmware:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:medtronic:valleylab_ft10_energy_platform_firmware:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:medtronic:valleylab_ls10_energy_platform_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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