How severe is CVE-2019-5156?

CVE-2019-5156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-5156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5156?

CVE-2019-5156 primarily affects Wago Pfc200 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5156?

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-2019-5156 published?

CVE-2019-5156 was published on 2020-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5156

CVE-2019-5156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wago Pfc200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Wago Pfc200 Firmware
Published: 2020-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the cloud connectivity functionality of WAGO PFC200 versions 03.02.02(14), 03.01.07(13), and 03.00.39(12). An attacker can inject operating system commands into the TimeoutPrepared parameter value contained in the firmware update command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5156?: An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the cloud connectivity functionality of WAGO PFC200 versions 03.02.02(14), 03.01.07(13), and 03.00.39(12). An attacker can inject operating system commands into the TimeoutPrepared parameter value contained in the firmware update command.
How severe is CVE-2019-5156?: CVE-2019-5156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5156?: CVE-2019-5156 primarily affects Wago Pfc200 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5156?: 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-2019-5156 published?: CVE-2019-5156 was published on 2020-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0949

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:wago:pfc200_firmware:03.00.39\(12\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:pfc200_firmware:03.01.07\(13\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wago:pfc200_firmware:03.02.02\(14\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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