CVE-2019-18255
CVE-2019-18255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge Ifix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Ge Ifix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
HMI/SCADA iFIX (Versions 6.1 and prior) allows a local authenticated user to modify system-wide iFIX configurations through section objects. This may allow privilege escalation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-18255?
- HMI/SCADA iFIX (Versions 6.1 and prior) allows a local authenticated user to modify system-wide iFIX configurations through section objects. This may allow privilege escalation.
- How severe is CVE-2019-18255?
- CVE-2019-18255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-18255 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-18255?
- CVE-2019-18255 affects Ge Ifix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-18255?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-18255 published?
- CVE-2019-18255 was published on 2021-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ge:ifix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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