CVE-2019-18997

What it is

The HMISimulator component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 uses the readFile/writeFile interface to manipulate the work file. Path configuration in PB610 HMISimulator versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier potentially allows access to files outside of the working directory, thus potentially supporting unauthorized file access.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

1.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2019-12-18 21:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 02:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2019-12-18 21:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 02:25 UTC

Exploit probability

1.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-424

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Abb pb610 Panel Builder 600 ≤ 2.8.0.424

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.3

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Low

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