CVE-2019-5024: A restricted environment escape vulnerability exists in the “kiosk mode” function of Capsule Technologies Smar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-5024?

smartlinx neuron 2 firmware: upgrade to newer than 9.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-5024 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5024 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-5024 affect?

CVE-2019-5024 affects smartlinx neuron 2 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). A restricted environment escape vulnerability exists in the “kiosk mode” function of Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2 medical information collection devices running versions 9.0.3 or lower. A specific series of keyboard inputs can es

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2019-5024 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting smartlinx neuron 2 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A restricted environment escape vulnerability exists in the “kiosk mode” function of Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2 medical information collection devices running versions 9.0.3 or lower. A specific series of keyboard inputs can escape the restricted environment, resulting in full administrator access to the underlying operating system. An attacker can connect to the device via USB port with a keyboard or other HID device to trigger this

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-693
Published	2019-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: capsuletech

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-11 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

capsuletech smartlinx neuron 2 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.0.3

Fixed in: newer than 9.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2019-5024?

smartlinx neuron 2 firmware: upgrade to newer than 9.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-5024 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5024 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-2019-5024 affect?

CVE-2019-5024 affects smartlinx neuron 2 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). A restricted environment escape vulnerability exists in the “kiosk mode” function of Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2 medical information collection devices running versions 9.0.3 or lower. A specific series of keyboard inputs can es

How urgent is CVE-2019-5024?

Priority 37/100. High severity

References

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