HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-10966
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-10966

CWE-287Published: July 10, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In GE Aestiva and Aespire versions 7100 and 7900, a vulnerability exists where serial devices are connected via an added unsecured terminal server to a TCP/IP network configuration, which could allow an attacker to remotely modify device configuration and silence alarms.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-10966 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

ge8 product(s)
aestiva 7100 firmwareaestiva 7100aestiva 7900 firmwareaestiva 7900aespire 7100 firmwareaespire 7100aespire 7900 firmwareaespire 7900
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

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

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109102
ADVISORYhttps://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-19-190-01
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109102
ADVISORYhttps://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-19-190-01

All References (4)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109102Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-19-190-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109102Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-19-190-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-10966
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-287
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 10, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-10966 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.
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