PatchTheCVECVE-2019-6548: GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, contains two backdoor accounts with hardcoded credentials, whi
CVE-2019-6548 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ge communicator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, contains two backdoor accounts with hardcoded credentials, which may allow control over the database. This service is inaccessible to attackers if Windows default firewall settings are used by the end user.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-798 |
| Published | 2019-05-09 |
| 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-2019-6548?
ge communicator: upgrade to 4.0.517. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-6548 being exploited?
CVE-2019-6548 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-2019-6548 affect?
CVE-2019-6548 affects ge communicator. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, contains two backdoor accounts with hardcoded credentials, which may allow control over the database. This service is inaccessible to attackers if Windows default firewall settings are used by
How urgent is CVE-2019-6548?
Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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