How severe is CVE-2019-19869?

CVE-2019-19869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-19869 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19869?

CVE-2019-19869 affects Br-automation Industrial Automation Aprol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19869?

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-2019-19869 published?

CVE-2019-19869 was published on 2020-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19869

CVE-2019-19869 is a high-severity vulnerability in Br-automation Industrial Automation Aprol 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Br-automation Industrial Automation Aprol
Published: 2020-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in B&R Industrial Automation APROL before R4.2 V7.08. PVs could be changed (unencrypted) by using the IosHttp service and the JSON interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19869?: An issue was discovered in B&R Industrial Automation APROL before R4.2 V7.08. PVs could be changed (unencrypted) by using the IosHttp service and the JSON interface.
How severe is CVE-2019-19869?: CVE-2019-19869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-19869 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19869?: CVE-2019-19869 affects Br-automation Industrial Automation Aprol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19869?: 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-2019-19869 published?: CVE-2019-19869 was published on 2020-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.br-automation.com/downloads_br_productcatalogue/BRP44400000000000000585952/APROL_R42_A1_ReleaseNotes_001.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:industrial_automation_aprol:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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