How severe is CVE-2019-6519?

CVE-2019-6519 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6519 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6519?

CVE-2019-6519 affects Advantech Webaccess/scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6519?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-6519 published?

CVE-2019-6519 was published on 2019-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6519

CVE-2019-6519 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess/scada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Advantech Webaccess/scada
Published: 2019-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WebAccess/SCADA, Version 8.3. An improper authentication vulnerability exists that could allow a possible authentication bypass allowing an attacker to upload malicious data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6519?: WebAccess/SCADA, Version 8.3. An improper authentication vulnerability exists that could allow a possible authentication bypass allowing an attacker to upload malicious data.
How severe is CVE-2019-6519?: CVE-2019-6519 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6519 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6519?: CVE-2019-6519 affects Advantech Webaccess/scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6519?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-6519 published?: CVE-2019-6519 was published on 2019-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advantech:webaccess\/scada:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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