Is CVE-2019-13549 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-13549 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-13549 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-13549 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-13549?

CVE-2019-13549 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-13549

CWE-306Published: October 25, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Rittal Chiller SK 3232-Series web interface as built upon Carel pCOWeb firmware A1.5.3 – B1.2.4. The authentication mechanism on affected systems does not provide a sufficient level of protection against unauthorized configuration changes. Primary operations, namely turning the cooling unit on and off and setting the temperature set point, can be modified without authentication.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-13549 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.