How severe is CVE-2019-6853?

CVE-2019-6853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-6853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6853?

CVE-2019-6853 primarily affects Schneider-electric Andover Continuum 9680 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6853?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-6853 published?

CVE-2019-6853 was published on 2019-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6853

CVE-2019-6853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Andover Continuum 9680 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Schneider-electric Andover Continuum 9680 Firmware
Published: 2019-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-79: Failure to Preserve Web Page Structure vulnerability exists in Andover Continuum (models 9680, 5740 and 5720, bCX4040, bCX9640, 9900, 9940, 9924 and 9702) , which could enable a successful Cross-site Scripting (XSS attack) when using the products web server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6853?: A CWE-79: Failure to Preserve Web Page Structure vulnerability exists in Andover Continuum (models 9680, 5740 and 5720, bCX4040, bCX9640, 9900, 9940, 9924 and 9702) , which could enable a successful Cross-site Scripting (XSS attack) when using the products web server.
How severe is CVE-2019-6853?: CVE-2019-6853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-6853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6853?: CVE-2019-6853 primarily affects Schneider-electric Andover Continuum 9680 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-6853 published?: CVE-2019-6853 was published on 2019-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2019-316-01/

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9680_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_5740_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_5720_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_bcx4040_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_bcx9640_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9900_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9940_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9941_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9924_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9702_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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