8.6
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-6521

First published: Tue Feb 05 2019(Updated: )

WebAccess/SCADA, Version 8.3. Specially crafted requests could allow a possible authentication bypass that could allow an attacker to obtain and manipulate sensitive information.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Advantech WebAccess/SCADA=8.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-6521?

    CVE-2019-6521 is classified as a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-6521?

    To mitigate CVE-2019-6521, update to a version of WebAccess/SCADA that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2019-6521?

    CVE-2019-6521 specifically affects Advantech WebAccess/SCADA version 8.3.

  • What type of attack is possible using CVE-2019-6521?

    CVE-2019-6521 allows attackers to perform authentication bypass, leading to the potential manipulation of sensitive data.

  • Is CVE-2019-6521 still a risk if I have security measures in place?

    Yes, CVE-2019-6521 remains a risk if the vulnerable version is in use, regardless of other security measures.

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