HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-13535
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-13535

CWE-693Published: 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 does not apply read protection, allowing for full read access of the RFID security mechanism data.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-13535 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

medtronic4 product(s)
valleylab ft10 energy platform firmwarevalleylab ft10 energy platformvalleylab ls10 energy platform firmwarevalleylab ls10 energy platform
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

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

ADVISORYhttps://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-19-311-01

All References (3)

→
https://global.medtronic.com/xg-en/product-security/security-bulletins/valleylab-generator-rfid-vulnerabilities.html
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-19-311-01
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https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-19-311-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-13535
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-693
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 8, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-13535 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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