CVE-2019-18997
CVE-2019-18997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Abb Pb610 Panel Builder 600 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-424.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-424
- Affected product: Abb Pb610 Panel Builder 600
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- Last modified:
Description
The HMISimulator component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 uses the readFile/writeFile interface to manipulate the work file. Path configuration in PB610 HMISimulator versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier potentially allows access to files outside of the working directory, thus potentially supporting unauthorized file access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-18997?
- The HMISimulator component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 uses the readFile/writeFile interface to manipulate the work file. Path configuration in PB610 HMISimulator versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier potentially allows access to files outside of the working directory, thus potentially supporting unauthorized file access.
- How severe is CVE-2019-18997?
- CVE-2019-18997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2019-18997 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-18997?
- CVE-2019-18997 affects Abb Pb610 Panel Builder 600. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-18997?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-18997 published?
- CVE-2019-18997 was published on 2019-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:abb:pb610_panel_builder_600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Abb Pb610 Panel Builder 600
- CVE-2019-18996 — High (CVSS 7.1): Path settings in HMIStudio component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier accept DLLs outside…
- CVE-2019-18995 — Medium (CVSS 4.3): The HMISimulator component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier fails to validate the…
- CVE-2019-18994 — Low (CVSS 3.9): Due to a lack of file length check, the HMIStudio component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 versions 2.8.0.424 and…
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