How severe is CVE-2019-6564?

CVE-2019-6564 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-2019-6564 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6564?

CVE-2019-6564 affects Ge Ge Communicator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6564?

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-2019-6564 published?

CVE-2019-6564 was published on 2019-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6564

CVE-2019-6564 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ge Ge Communicator 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Ge Ge Communicator
Published: 2019-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows a non-administrative user to place malicious files within the installer file directory, which may allow an attacker to gain administrative privileges on a system during installation or upgrade.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6564?: GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows a non-administrative user to place malicious files within the installer file directory, which may allow an attacker to gain administrative privileges on a system during installation or upgrade.
How severe is CVE-2019-6564?: CVE-2019-6564 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-2019-6564 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6564?: CVE-2019-6564 affects Ge Ge Communicator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6564?: 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-2019-6564 published?: CVE-2019-6564 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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