How severe is CVE-2019-6581?

CVE-2019-6581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6581?

CVE-2019-6581 primarily affects Siemens Siveillance Video Management Software 2017 R2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6581?

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-2019-6581 published?

CVE-2019-6581 was published on 2019-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6581

CVE-2019-6581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Siveillance Video Management Software 2017 R2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Siemens Siveillance Video Management Software 2017 R2
Published: 2019-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Siveillance VMS 2017 R2 (All versions < V11.2a), Siveillance VMS 2018 R1 (All versions < V12.1a), Siveillance VMS 2018 R2 (All versions < V12.2a), Siveillance VMS 2018 R3 (All versions < V12.3a), Siveillance VMS 2019 R1 (All versions < V13.1a). An attacker with network access to port 80/TCP could change user roles without proper authorization. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an authenticated attacker with network access to the affected service. No user interaction is required to exploit this security vulnerability. Successful exploitation compromises confidentiality, integrity and availability of the targeted system. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6581?: A vulnerability has been identified in Siveillance VMS 2017 R2 (All versions < V11.2a), Siveillance VMS 2018 R1 (All versions < V12.1a), Siveillance VMS 2018 R2 (All versions < V12.2a), Siveillance VMS 2018 R3 (All versions < V12.3a), Siveillance VMS 2019 R1 (All versions < V13.1a). An attacker with network access to port 80/TCP could change user roles without proper authorization. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an authenticated attacker with network access to the affected service. No user interaction is required to exploit this security vulnerability. Successful exploitation compromises confidentiality, integrity and availability of the targeted system. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.
How severe is CVE-2019-6581?: CVE-2019-6581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6581?: CVE-2019-6581 primarily affects Siemens Siveillance Video Management Software 2017 R2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6581?: 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-2019-6581 published?: CVE-2019-6581 was published on 2019-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:siveillance_video_management_software_2017_r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:siveillance_video_management_software_2018_r1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:siveillance_video_management_software_2018_r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:siveillance_video_management_software_2018_r3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:siveillance_video_management_software_2019_r1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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