Buffer overflow in We-Con Plc Editor
CVE-2019-18236
Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist when the PLC Editor Version 1.3.5_20190129 processes project files. An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to exploit and execute code under the privileges of the application.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.028 (85.9th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 86th percentile — 85.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.028 · newest: 0.028 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- We-Con Plc Editor — versions 1.3.5
- Wecon Plc Editor — versions Version 1.3.5_20190129
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-353-03 (US Government Resource, Third Party Advisory)
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1033/ (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1034/ (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-18236?
- CVE-2019-18236 is a high-severity vulnerability in We-Con Plc Editor, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-23.
- How severe is CVE-2019-18236?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.