CVE-2019-18267
CWE-79Published: December 18, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was found in GE S2020/S2020G Fast Switch 61850, S2020/S2020G Fast Switch 61850 Versions 07A03 and prior. An attacker can inject arbitrary Javascript in a specially crafted HTTP request that may be reflected back in the HTTP response. The device is also vulnerable to a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that may allow session hijacking, disclosure of sensitive data, cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, and remote code execution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-18267 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.
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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-18267 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts