How severe is CVE-2019-13923?

CVE-2019-13923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-13923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13923?

CVE-2019-13923 affects Siemens Ie/wsn-pa Link Wirelesshart Gateway Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13923?

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-2019-13923 published?

CVE-2019-13923 was published on 2019-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13923

CVE-2019-13923 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Ie/wsn-pa Link Wirelesshart Gateway Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Siemens Ie/wsn-pa Link Wirelesshart Gateway Firmware
Published: 2019-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in IE/WSN-PA Link WirelessHART Gateway (All versions). The integrated configuration web server of the affected device could allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if unsuspecting users are tricked into accessing a malicious link. User interaction is required for a successful exploitation. The user must be logged into the web interface in order for the exploitation to succeed. At the stage of publishing this security advisory no public exploitation is known.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13923?: A vulnerability has been identified in IE/WSN-PA Link WirelessHART Gateway (All versions). The integrated configuration web server of the affected device could allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if unsuspecting users are tricked into accessing a malicious link. User interaction is required for a successful exploitation. The user must be logged into the web interface in order for the exploitation to succeed. At the stage of publishing this security advisory no public exploitation is known.
How severe is CVE-2019-13923?: CVE-2019-13923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-13923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13923?: CVE-2019-13923 affects Siemens Ie/wsn-pa Link Wirelesshart Gateway Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13923?: 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-2019-13923 published?: CVE-2019-13923 was published on 2019-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ie\/wsn-pa_link_wirelesshart_gateway_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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