CVE-2019-5024 describes a critical restricted environment escape vulnerability in Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2 medical information collection devices running firmware versions 9.0.3 or lower. An attacker can achieve full administrator access to the underlying operating system by connecting a keyboard via USB and performing a specific sequence of inputs, bypassing the intended "kiosk mode" restrictions. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH) due to its physical attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and the vulnerability is not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, indicating no known active exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 9.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:capsuletech:smartlinx_neuron_2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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