How severe is CVE-2019-19100?

CVE-2019-19100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-19100 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19100?

CVE-2019-19100 primarily affects Br-automation Automation Studio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19100?

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

When was CVE-2019-19100 published?

CVE-2019-19100 was published on 2020-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19100

CVE-2019-19100 is a high-severity vulnerability in Br-automation Automation Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Br-automation Automation Studio
Published: 2020-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the upgrade service in B&R Automation Studio versions 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, < 4.3.11SP, < 4.4.9SP, < 4.5.4SP, <. 4.6.3SP, < 4.7.2 and < 4.8.1 allow authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via an exposed interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19100?: A privilege escalation vulnerability in the upgrade service in B&R Automation Studio versions 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, < 4.3.11SP, < 4.4.9SP, < 4.5.4SP, <. 4.6.3SP, < 4.7.2 and < 4.8.1 allow authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via an exposed interface.
How severe is CVE-2019-19100?: CVE-2019-19100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-19100 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19100?: CVE-2019-19100 primarily affects Br-automation Automation Studio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19100?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-19100 published?: CVE-2019-19100 was published on 2020-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.br-automation.com/en/downloads/032020-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-automation-studio/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:automation_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:automation_studio:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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