Is CVE-2019-13554 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-13554 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-13554 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-13554 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-13554?

CVE-2019-13554 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-13554

CWE-285Published: April 7, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

GE Mark VIe Controller has an unsecured Telnet protocol that may allow a user to create an authenticated session using generic default credentials. GE recommends that users disable the Telnet service.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-13554 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 8.8.