CVE-2019-6147
CVE-2019-6147 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-704.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-704
- Affected product: Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center (SMC) versions lower than 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 have a rare issue that in specific circumstances can corrupt the internal configuration database. When the database is corrupted, the SMC might produce an incorrect IPsec configuration for the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), possibly resulting in settings that are weaker than expected. All SMC versions lower than 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 are vulnerable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-6147?
- Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center (SMC) versions lower than 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 have a rare issue that in specific circumstances can corrupt the internal configuration database. When the database is corrupted, the SMC might produce an incorrect IPsec configuration for the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), possibly resulting in settings that are weaker than expected. All SMC versions lower than 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 are vulnerable.
- How severe is CVE-2019-6147?
- CVE-2019-6147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-6147 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-6147?
- CVE-2019-6147 affects Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-6147?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-6147 published?
- CVE-2019-6147 was published on 2019-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:forcepoint:next_generation_firewall_security_management_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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