Is CVE-2019-13531 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-13531 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-13531 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-13531 requires physical access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-13531?

CVE-2019-13531 has a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2019-13531

CWE-287Published: November 8, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Medtronic Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform (VLFT10GEN) version 2.1.0 and lower and version 2.0.3 and lower, and Valleylab LS10 Energy Platform (VLLS10GEN—not available in the United States) version 1.20.2 and lower, the RFID security mechanism used for authentication between the FT10/LS10 Energy Platform and instruments can be bypassed, allowing for inauthentic instruments to connect to the generator.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-13531 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.

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