How severe is CVE-2019-13549?

CVE-2019-13549 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-13549 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13549?

CVE-2019-13549 affects Carel Pcoweb Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13549?

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-2019-13549 published?

CVE-2019-13549 was published on 2019-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13549

CVE-2019-13549 is a high-severity vulnerability in Carel Pcoweb 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Carel Pcoweb Firmware
Published: 2019-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rittal Chiller SK 3232-Series web interface as built upon Carel pCOWeb firmware A1.5.3 – B1.2.4. The authentication mechanism on affected systems does not provide a sufficient level of protection against unauthorized configuration changes. Primary operations, namely turning the cooling unit on and off and setting the temperature set point, can be modified without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13549?: Rittal Chiller SK 3232-Series web interface as built upon Carel pCOWeb firmware A1.5.3 – B1.2.4. The authentication mechanism on affected systems does not provide a sufficient level of protection against unauthorized configuration changes. Primary operations, namely turning the cooling unit on and off and setting the temperature set point, can be modified without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2019-13549?: CVE-2019-13549 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-13549 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13549?: CVE-2019-13549 affects Carel Pcoweb Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13549?: 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-2019-13549 published?: CVE-2019-13549 was published on 2019-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:carel:pcoweb_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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