How severe is CVE-2019-13543?

CVE-2019-13543 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-13543 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13543?

CVE-2019-13543 primarily affects Medtronic Valleylab Exchange Client. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13543?

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

When was CVE-2019-13543 published?

CVE-2019-13543 was published on 2019-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13543

CVE-2019-13543 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Medtronic Valleylab Exchange Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Medtronic Valleylab Exchange Client
Published: 2019-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Medtronic Valleylab Exchange Client version 3.4 and below, Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform (VLFT10GEN) software version 4.0.0 and below, and Valleylab FX8 Energy Platform (VLFX8GEN) software version 1.1.0 and below use multiple sets of hard-coded credentials. If discovered, they can be used to read files on the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13543?: Medtronic Valleylab Exchange Client version 3.4 and below, Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform (VLFT10GEN) software version 4.0.0 and below, and Valleylab FX8 Energy Platform (VLFX8GEN) software version 1.1.0 and below use multiple sets of hard-coded credentials. If discovered, they can be used to read files on the device.
How severe is CVE-2019-13543?: CVE-2019-13543 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-13543 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13543?: CVE-2019-13543 primarily affects Medtronic Valleylab Exchange Client. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13543?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-13543 published?: CVE-2019-13543 was published on 2019-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:medtronic:valleylab_exchange_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:medtronic:valleylab_ft10_energy_platform_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:medtronic:valleylab_fx8_energy_platform_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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