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CVE-2019-13538

8.6 · HIGH

3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH CODESYS V3 Library Manager, all versions prior to 3.5.16.0, allows the system to display active library content without checking its validity, which may allow the c…

Published Sep 17, 2019CWE-79EPSS 0.85%

Overview

CVE-2019-13538 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH CODESYS V3 Library Manager, all versions prior to 3.5.16.0, allows the system to display active library content without checking its validity, which may allow the contents of manipulated libraries to be displayed or executed. The issue also exists for source libraries, but 3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH strongly recommends distributing compiled libraries only.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refcustomers.codesys.com/index.php?eID=dumpFile&t=f&f=12940&token=7723e5ed99830656f487e218e73dce2de751102fRefwww.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-255-02Refcustomers.codesys.com/index.php?eID=dumpFile&t=f&f=12940&token=7723e5ed99830656f487e218e73dce2de751102fRefwww.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-255-02

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13538?

CVE-2019-13538 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-13538?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-13538?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-13538?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2019-13538 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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