CVE-2019-16879

Description

The Synergy Systems & Solutions (SSS) HUSKY RTU 6049-E70, with firmware Versions 5.0 and prior, has a Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306) vulnerability. The affected product does not require authentication for TELNET access, which may allow an attacker to change configuration or perform other malicious activities.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-042-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16879?
CVE-2019-16879 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-16879?
To fix CVE-2019-16879, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-16879 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-16879 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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