PatchTheCVECVE-2019-10966: In GE Aestiva and Aespire versions 7100 and 7900, a vulnerability exists where serial devices are connected vi
CVE-2019-10966 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting aestiva 7100 firmware, aestiva 7900 firmware, aespire 7100 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In GE Aestiva and Aespire versions 7100 and 7900, a vulnerability exists where serial devices are connected via an added unsecured terminal server to a TCP/IP network configuration, which could allow an attacker to remotely modify device configuration and silence alarms.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2019-07-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-10966?
aestiva 7100 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; aestiva 7900 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; aespire 7100 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-10966 being exploited?
CVE-2019-10966 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2019-10966 affect?
CVE-2019-10966 affects aestiva 7100 firmware, aestiva 7900 firmware, aespire 7100 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). In GE Aestiva and Aespire versions 7100 and 7900, a vulnerability exists where serial devices are connected via an added unsecured terminal server to a TCP/IP network configuration, which could allow an attacker to remotely modify device co
How urgent is CVE-2019-10966?
Priority 41/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action