PatchTheCVECVE-2019-13554: GE Mark VIe Controller has an unsecured Telnet protocol that may allow a user to create an authenticated sessi
CVE-2019-13554 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mark vie control system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
GE Mark VIe Controller has an unsecured Telnet protocol that may allow a user to create an authenticated session using generic default credentials. GE recommends that users disable the Telnet service.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 38%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-285 |
| Published | 2020-04-07 |
| 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-2019-13554?
mark vie control system: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-13554 being exploited?
CVE-2019-13554 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-2019-13554 affect?
CVE-2019-13554 affects mark vie control system. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GE Mark VIe Controller has an unsecured Telnet protocol that may allow a user to create an authenticated session using generic default credentials. GE recommends that users disable the Telnet service.
How urgent is CVE-2019-13554?
Priority 46/100. High severity