How severe is CVE-2019-6518?

CVE-2019-6518 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-6518 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-2019-6518?

CVE-2019-6518 primarily affects Moxa Iks-g6824a Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6518?

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-2019-6518 published?

CVE-2019-6518 was published on 2019-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6518

CVE-2019-6518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Iks-g6824a Firmware 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Moxa Iks-g6824a Firmware
Published: 2019-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Moxa IKS and EDS store plaintext passwords, which may allow sensitive information to be read by someone with access to the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6518?: Moxa IKS and EDS store plaintext passwords, which may allow sensitive information to be read by someone with access to the device.
How severe is CVE-2019-6518?: CVE-2019-6518 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-6518 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-2019-6518?: CVE-2019-6518 primarily affects Moxa Iks-g6824a Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6518?: 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-2019-6518 published?: CVE-2019-6518 was published on 2019-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:iks-g6824a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:eds-405a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:eds-408a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:eds-510a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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