MEDIUM
CVE-2019-10990
CWE-321Published: September 23, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Red Lion Controls Crimson, version 3.0 and prior and version 3.1 prior to release 3112.00, uses a hard-coded password to encrypt protected files in transit and at rest, which may allow an attacker to access configuration files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-10990 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), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
redlion1 product(s)
crimson
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-248-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-248-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-10990
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-321
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 23, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-321)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-10990 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.