How severe is CVE-2019-7228?

CVE-2019-7228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-7228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7228?

CVE-2019-7228 affects Abb Pb610 Panel Builder 600 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7228?

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-2019-7228 published?

CVE-2019-7228 was published on 2019-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7228

CVE-2019-7228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abb Pb610 Panel Builder 600 Firmware 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Abb Pb610 Panel Builder 600 Firmware
Published: 2019-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ABB IDAL HTTP server mishandles format strings in a username or cookie during the authentication process. Attempting to authenticate with the username %25s%25p%25x%25n will crash the server. Sending %08x.AAAA.%08x.%08x will log memory content from the stack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7228?: The ABB IDAL HTTP server mishandles format strings in a username or cookie during the authentication process. Attempting to authenticate with the username %25s%25p%25x%25n will crash the server. Sending %08x.AAAA.%08x.%08x will log memory content from the stack.
How severe is CVE-2019-7228?: CVE-2019-7228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-7228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7228?: CVE-2019-7228 affects Abb Pb610 Panel Builder 600 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7228?: 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-2019-7228 published?: CVE-2019-7228 was published on 2019-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:abb:pb610_panel_builder_600_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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