How severe is CVE-2019-13918?

CVE-2019-13918 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-13918 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13918?

CVE-2019-13918 primarily affects Siemens Sinema Remote Connect Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13918?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-13918 published?

CVE-2019-13918 was published on 2019-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13918

CVE-2019-13918 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sinema Remote Connect Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Siemens Sinema Remote Connect Server
Published: 2019-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEMA Remote Connect Server (All versions < V2.0 SP1). The web interface has no means to prevent password guessing attacks. The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the vulnerable software, requiring no privileges and no user interaction. The vulnerability could allow full access to the web interface. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13918?: A vulnerability has been identified in SINEMA Remote Connect Server (All versions < V2.0 SP1). The web interface has no means to prevent password guessing attacks. The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the vulnerable software, requiring no privileges and no user interaction. The vulnerability could allow full access to the web interface. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.
How severe is CVE-2019-13918?: CVE-2019-13918 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13918 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13918?: CVE-2019-13918 primarily affects Siemens Sinema Remote Connect Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13918?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-13918 published?: CVE-2019-13918 was published on 2019-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-884497.pdf

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_remote_connect_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_remote_connect_server:2.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_remote_connect_server:2.0:hf1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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