Is CVE-2019-6147 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-6147 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-6147 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-6147 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-6147?

CVE-2019-6147 has a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2019-6147

CWE-704Published: December 23, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center (SMC) versions lower than 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 have a rare issue that in specific circumstances can corrupt the internal configuration database. When the database is corrupted, the SMC might produce an incorrect IPsec configuration for the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), possibly resulting in settings that are weaker than expected. All SMC versions lower than 6.5.12 or 6.7.1 are vulnerable.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-6147 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.