How severe is CVE-2019-6689?

CVE-2019-6689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6689?

CVE-2019-6689 affects Dillonkane Tidal Workload Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6689?

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-2019-6689 published?

CVE-2019-6689 was published on 2019-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6689

CVE-2019-6689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dillonkane Tidal Workload Automation 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Dillonkane Tidal Workload Automation
Published: 2019-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Dillon Kane Tidal Workload Automation Agent 3.2.0.5 (formerly known as Cisco Workload Automation or CWA). The Enterprise Scheduler for AIX allows local users to gain privileges via Command Injection in crafted Tidal Job Buffers (TJB) parameters. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because the CVE-2014-3272 solution did not address AIX operating systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6689?: An issue was discovered in Dillon Kane Tidal Workload Automation Agent 3.2.0.5 (formerly known as Cisco Workload Automation or CWA). The Enterprise Scheduler for AIX allows local users to gain privileges via Command Injection in crafted Tidal Job Buffers (TJB) parameters. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because the CVE-2014-3272 solution did not address AIX operating systems.
How severe is CVE-2019-6689?: CVE-2019-6689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6689?: CVE-2019-6689 affects Dillonkane Tidal Workload Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6689?: 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-2019-6689 published?: CVE-2019-6689 was published on 2019-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ashsecurity.wordpress.com/2019/04/25/an-improper-cisco-fix-for-cve-2014-3272/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dillonkane:tidal_workload_automation:3.2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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