How severe is CVE-2019-6555?

CVE-2019-6555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6555 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6555?

CVE-2019-6555 primarily affects Hornerautomation Cscape. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6555?

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-2019-6555 published?

CVE-2019-6555 was published on 2019-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6555

CVE-2019-6555 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hornerautomation Cscape with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hornerautomation Cscape
Published: 2019-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cscape, 9.80 SP4 and prior. An improper input validation vulnerability may be exploited by processing specially crafted POC files. This may allow an attacker to read confidential information and remotely execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6555?: Cscape, 9.80 SP4 and prior. An improper input validation vulnerability may be exploited by processing specially crafted POC files. This may allow an attacker to read confidential information and remotely execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2019-6555?: CVE-2019-6555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6555 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6555?: CVE-2019-6555 primarily affects Hornerautomation Cscape. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6555?: 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-2019-6555 published?: CVE-2019-6555 was published on 2019-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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cpe:2.3:a:hornerautomation:cscape:9.80:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hornerautomation:cscape:9.80:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hornerautomation:cscape:9.80:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hornerautomation:cscape:9.80:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hornerautomation:cscape:9.80:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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