HIGH
CVE-2019-10977
CWE-400Published: May 23, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-Q series Ethernet module QJ71E71-100 serial number 20121 and prior, an attacker could send crafted TCP packets against the FTP service, forcing the target devices to enter an error mode and cause a denial-of-service condition.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-10977 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.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
mitsubishielectric2 product(s)
qj71e71-100 firmwareqj71e71-100
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108419Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-141-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108419Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-141-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-10977
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-400
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 23, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-400)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-10977 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.