Is CVE-2019-18253 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-18253 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-18253 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-18253 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-18253?

CVE-2019-18253 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2019-18253

CWE-22Published: November 27, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An attacker could use specially crafted paths in a specific request to read or delete files from Relion 670 Series (versions 1p1r26, 1.2.3.17, 2.0.0.10, RES670 2.0.0.4, 2.1.0.1, and prior) outside the intended directory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-18253 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 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.