How severe is CVE-2019-13554?

CVE-2019-13554 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-13554 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13554?

CVE-2019-13554 affects Ge Mark Vie Control System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13554?

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-2019-13554 published?

CVE-2019-13554 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13554

CVE-2019-13554 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ge Mark Vie Control System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Ge Mark Vie Control System
Published: 2020-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GE Mark VIe Controller has an unsecured Telnet protocol that may allow a user to create an authenticated session using generic default credentials. GE recommends that users disable the Telnet service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13554?: GE Mark VIe Controller has an unsecured Telnet protocol that may allow a user to create an authenticated session using generic default credentials. GE recommends that users disable the Telnet service.
How severe is CVE-2019-13554?: CVE-2019-13554 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13554 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13554?: CVE-2019-13554 affects Ge Mark Vie Control System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13554?: 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-2019-13554 published?: CVE-2019-13554 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-281-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ge:mark_vie_control_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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