How severe is CVE-2019-6548?

CVE-2019-6548 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-2019-6548 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-2019-6548?

CVE-2019-6548 affects Ge Ge Communicator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6548?

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-2019-6548 published?

CVE-2019-6548 was published on 2019-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6548

CVE-2019-6548 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ge Ge Communicator 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ge Ge Communicator
Published: 2019-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, contains two backdoor accounts with hardcoded credentials, which may allow control over the database. This service is inaccessible to attackers if Windows default firewall settings are used by the end user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6548?: GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, contains two backdoor accounts with hardcoded credentials, which may allow control over the database. This service is inaccessible to attackers if Windows default firewall settings are used by the end user.
How severe is CVE-2019-6548?: CVE-2019-6548 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-2019-6548 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-2019-6548?: CVE-2019-6548 affects Ge Ge Communicator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6548?: 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-2019-6548 published?: CVE-2019-6548 was published on 2019-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-122-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:ge_communicator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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