How severe is CVE-2019-15859?

CVE-2019-15859 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-2019-15859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15859?

CVE-2019-15859 affects Socomec Diris A-40 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15859?

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-2019-15859 published?

CVE-2019-15859 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15859

CVE-2019-15859 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Socomec Diris A-40 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 34% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 34% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Socomec Diris A-40 Firmware
Published: 2019-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Password disclosure in the web interface on socomec DIRIS A-40 devices before 48250501 allows a remote attacker to get full access to a device via the /password.jsn URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15859?: Password disclosure in the web interface on socomec DIRIS A-40 devices before 48250501 allows a remote attacker to get full access to a device via the /password.jsn URI.
How severe is CVE-2019-15859?: CVE-2019-15859 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-2019-15859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15859?: CVE-2019-15859 affects Socomec Diris A-40 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15859?: 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-2019-15859 published?: CVE-2019-15859 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:socomec:diris_a-40_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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