Is CVE-2019-13559 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-13559 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-13559 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-13559 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-13559?

CVE-2019-13559 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-13559

CWE-798Published: April 7, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

GE Mark VIe Controller is shipped with pre-configured hard-coded credentials that may allow root-user access to the controller. A limited application of the affected product may ship without setup and configuration instructions immediately available to the end user. The bulk of controllers go into applications requiring the GE commissioning engineer to change default configurations during the installation process. GE recommends that users reset controller passwords during installation in the operating environment.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-13559 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 7.8.