CVE-2019-6546: ge ge_communicator Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 09-05-2019Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-6546 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in ge ge_communicator. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.83%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-05-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows an attacker to place malicious files within the working directory of the program, which may allow an attacker to manipulate widgets and UI elements.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.83%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
57%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.83% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.83%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ge1 product
- ge_communicator< 4.0.517
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-122-02X Refsource MISCMitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource