CVE-2019-10961
CWE-787Published: August 2, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer Version 2.1.9.23 and prior, processing specially crafted MCR files lacking proper validation of user supplied data may cause the system to write outside the intended buffer area, allowing remote code execution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-10961 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.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-10961 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts