Is CVE-2019-13553 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-13553 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-13553 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-13553 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-13553?

CVE-2019-13553 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-13553

CWE-798Published: October 25, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

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 is configured using hard-coded credentials. These credentials could allow attackers to influence the primary operations of the affected systems, namely turning the cooling unit on and off and setting the temperature set point.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-13553 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.