CVE-2019-18997 is a path traversal vulnerability affecting the HMISimulator component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600, specifically versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to access files outside the intended working directory by manipulating the readFile/writeFile interface. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), this vulnerability poses a significant risk of unauthorized information disclosure due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity. There is currently no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.8.0.424CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:abb:pb610_panel_builder_600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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