PatchTheCVECVE-2019-6566: GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows a non-administrative user to replace the uninstaller wi
CVE-2019-6566 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) 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, allows a non-administrative user to replace the uninstaller with a malicious version, which could allow an attacker to gain administrator privileges to the system.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 72%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-284 |
| 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-2019-6566?
ge communicator: upgrade to 4.0.517. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-6566 being exploited?
CVE-2019-6566 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-2019-6566 affect?
CVE-2019-6566 affects ge communicator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows a non-administrative user to replace the uninstaller with a malicious version, which could allow an attacker to gain administrator privileges to the system.
How urgent is CVE-2019-6566?
Priority 34/100. High severity
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