How severe is CVE-2019-6008?

CVE-2019-6008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6008?

CVE-2019-6008 primarily affects Yokogawa Exaopc. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6008?

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-2019-6008 published?

CVE-2019-6008 was published on 2019-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6008

CVE-2019-6008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yokogawa Exaopc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Yokogawa Exaopc
Published: 2019-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unquoted search path vulnerability in Multiple Yokogawa products for Windows (Exaopc (R1.01.00 ? R3.77.00), Exaplog (R1.10.00 ? R3.40.00), Exaquantum (R1.10.00 ? R3.02.00 and R3.15.00), Exaquantum/Batch (R1.01.00 ? R2.50.40), Exasmoc (all revisions), Exarqe (all revisions), GA10 (R1.01.01 ? R3.05.01), and InsightSuiteAE (R1.01.00 ? R1.06.00)) allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file and execute arbitrary code with eleveted privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6008?: An unquoted search path vulnerability in Multiple Yokogawa products for Windows (Exaopc (R1.01.00 ? R3.77.00), Exaplog (R1.10.00 ? R3.40.00), Exaquantum (R1.10.00 ? R3.02.00 and R3.15.00), Exaquantum/Batch (R1.01.00 ? R2.50.40), Exasmoc (all revisions), Exarqe (all revisions), GA10 (R1.01.01 ? R3.05.01), and InsightSuiteAE (R1.01.00 ? R1.06.00)) allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file and execute arbitrary code with eleveted privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-6008?: CVE-2019-6008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6008?: CVE-2019-6008 primarily affects Yokogawa Exaopc. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6008?: 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-2019-6008 published?: CVE-2019-6008 was published on 2019-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:exaopc:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:exaplog:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:exaquantum:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:exaquantum\/batch:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:exarqe:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:exasmoc:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:ga10:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:insightsuiteae:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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