What is the severity of CVE-2019-5159?

CVE-2019-5159 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to write arbitrary files on affected WAGO controllers.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5159?

To fix CVE-2019-5159, users should update WAGO e!COCKPIT automation software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5159?

CVE-2019-5159 is an improper input validation vulnerability related to firmware update functionality.

Who is affected by CVE-2019-5159?

CVE-2019-5159 affects users of WAGO e!COCKPIT automation software version 1.6.0.7.

What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2019-5159?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2019-5159 can potentially write arbitrary files to arbitrary locations on WAGO controllers.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-5159

high

7.8

CWE

20 668

10/3/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-5159: Input Validation

First published: Tue Mar 10 2020(Updated: )

An exploitable improper input validation vulnerability exists in the firmware update functionality of WAGO e!COCKPIT automation software v1.6.0.7. A specially crafted firmware update file can allow an attacker to write arbitrary files to arbitrary locations on WAGO controllers as a part of executing a firmware update, potentially resulting in code execution. An attacker can create a malicious firmware update package file using any zip utility. The user must initiate a firmware update through e!COCKPIT and choose the malicious wup file using the file browser to trigger the vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Wago E!cockpit	=1.6.0.7

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Reference Links

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0952

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5159?
CVE-2019-5159 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to write arbitrary files on affected WAGO controllers.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5159?
To fix CVE-2019-5159, users should update WAGO e!COCKPIT automation software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5159?
CVE-2019-5159 is an improper input validation vulnerability related to firmware update functionality.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-5159?
CVE-2019-5159 affects users of WAGO e!COCKPIT automation software version 1.6.0.7.
What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2019-5159?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2019-5159 can potentially write arbitrary files to arbitrary locations on WAGO controllers.

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