HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-19615
MEDIUM

CVE-2018-19615

CWE-79Published: December 26, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PowerMonitor 1000 all versions. A remote attacker could inject arbitrary code into a targeted user’s web browser to gain access to the affected device.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-19615 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

rockwellautomation2 product(s)
powermonitor 1000 firmwarepowermonitor 1000
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (10)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106333Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108538Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-050-04Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45928/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106333Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108538Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-050-04Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45928/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-19615
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 26, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2018-19615 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.