How severe is CVE-2019-6526?

CVE-2019-6526 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-2019-6526 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6526?

CVE-2019-6526 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-2019-6526?

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-2019-6526 published?

CVE-2019-6526 was published on 2019-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6526

CVE-2019-6526 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Moxa Iks-g6824a Firmware 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Moxa Iks-g6824a Firmware
Published: 2019-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Moxa IKS-G6824A series Versions 4.5 and prior, EDS-405A series Version 3.8 and prior, EDS-408A series Version 3.8 and prior, and EDS-510A series Version 3.8 and prior use plaintext transmission of sensitive data, which may allow an attacker to capture sensitive data such as an administrative password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6526?: Moxa IKS-G6824A series Versions 4.5 and prior, EDS-405A series Version 3.8 and prior, EDS-408A series Version 3.8 and prior, and EDS-510A series Version 3.8 and prior use plaintext transmission of sensitive data, which may allow an attacker to capture sensitive data such as an administrative password.
How severe is CVE-2019-6526?: CVE-2019-6526 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-2019-6526 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6526?: CVE-2019-6526 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-2019-6526?: 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-2019-6526 published?: CVE-2019-6526 was published on 2019-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-057-01

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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