CVE-2019-6523
CVE-2019-6523 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Advantech Webaccess/scada
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WebAccess/SCADA, Version 8.3. The software does not properly sanitize its inputs for SQL commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-6523?
- WebAccess/SCADA, Version 8.3. The software does not properly sanitize its inputs for SQL commands.
- How severe is CVE-2019-6523?
- CVE-2019-6523 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-2019-6523 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-6523?
- CVE-2019-6523 affects Advantech Webaccess/scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-6523?
- 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-2019-6523 published?
- CVE-2019-6523 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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