# What is CVE-2019-6568?

> CVE-2019-6568 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) in Cp1604 Firmware from Siemens, published on 17 April 2019. It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts its chance of use in the next 30 days at 1.4%. If you run an affected version, plan in the vendor’s fix.

Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/what-is/cve-2019-6568

## At a glance

- **Verdict:** Plan it in. No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle.
- **Precursor Intelligence risk score:** 46 out of 100 (Medium); action: Plan remediation. Kept up to date as the evidence changes.
- **Severity:** High (CVSS 7.5 out of 10)
- **Known to be exploited:** No, not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today
- **Chance of use in the next 30 days:** 1.4% (latest exploit-likelihood forecast)
- **Published:** 17 April 2019
- **Record last updated:** 11 April 2023
- **Main product:** Cp1604 Firmware from Siemens
- **Affected products:** 100

## What is CVE-2019-6568? In plain terms

It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet without logging in, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can take it offline.

### The official description

The webserver of the affected devices contains a vulnerability that may lead to
a denial of service condition. An attacker may cause a denial of service
situation which leads to a restart of the webserver of the affected device.

The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network
access to the affected systems. Successful exploitation requires no system
privileges and no user interaction. An attacker could use the vulnerability
to compromise availability of the device.

### What kind of flaw is it?

- CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read

### How an attack on it works

- Where an attacker can be: Anywhere on the internet
- How hard it is to pull off: Easy: no special conditions
- Login needed first: No login needed
- Does someone have to click: No, nobody has to do anything
- What an attacker gets: Can take it offline

Severity vector: `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H`

## Is CVE-2019-6568 being exploited? Not that we know of

It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 1.4%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching.

Exploit likelihood over the last 7 days: 1.4%, 1.4%, 1.4%, 1.4%, 1.4%, 1.4%, 1.4%.

### Timeline

- 17 April 2019: Published
- 11 April 2023: Record last updated

### How Precursor Intelligence ranks it

CVE-2019-6568 scores **46 out of 100 (Medium)**, with the action "Plan remediation".

Every published flaw gets a risk score from 0 to 100, kept up to date as the evidence changes. Four things go into the score, from the one that counts most to the ones that count less:

- Evidence it is being exploited: biggest factor
- How severe it is: strong factor
- How widely exposed it is: smaller factor
- Threat activity around it: smaller factor

85 and above is Critical. Anything confirmed as exploited is always marked for an emergency patch, whatever its score. When this flaw matches software you track, it lands in your list with its score and the reasons behind it.

## Who is affected by CVE-2019-6568?

The published record lists 100 products. Versions are as published: "before 15.1" means every version up to, but not including, 15.1.

- [Cp1604 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/cp1604_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- [Simatic Wincc Runtime Advanced](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_wincc_runtime_advanced) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Application): before 15.1, 15.1, 15.1-update1, 15.1-update2, 15.1-update3
- [Sinamics S150 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_s150_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 5.1, 5.1, 5.1-sp1, 5.1-sp1_hotfix2
- [Simatic S7-Plcsim Advanced](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-plcsim_advanced) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Application): before 2.0, 2.0, 2.0-sp1
- [Sinamics S210 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_s210_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 5.1, 5.1, 5.1-sp1
- [Simatic HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_comfort_outdoor_panels_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 15.1, 15.1
- [Simatic HMI Comfort Panels Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_comfort_panels_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 15.1, 15.1
- [Simatic HMI Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp400f Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_ktp_mobile_panels_ktp400f_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 15.1, 15.1
- [Simatic HMI Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_ktp_mobile_panels_ktp700_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 15.1, 15.1
- [Simatic HMI Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700f Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_ktp_mobile_panels_ktp700f_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 15.1, 15.1
- [Simatic HMI Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_ktp_mobile_panels_ktp900_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 15.1, 15.1
- [Simatic HMI Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900f Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_ktp_mobile_panels_ktp900f_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 15.1, 15.1
- [Simatic Winac Rtx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_winac_rtx_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 2010, 2010
- [Sinamics Gh150 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_gh150_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 4.8, 4.8
- [Sinamics Gl150 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_gl150_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 4.8, 4.8
- [Sinamics Gm150 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_gm150_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 4.8, 4.8
- [Sinamics Sl150 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_sl150_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 4.8, 4.8
- [Sinamics Sm120 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_sm120_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 4.8, 4.8
- [Sinamics Sm150 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_sm150_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 5.1, 5.1
- [Cp1604](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/cp1604) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Cp1616](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/cp1616) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Cp1616 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/cp1616_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- [Simatic Cp343-1 Advanced](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_cp343-1_advanced) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Cp343-1 Advanced Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_cp343-1_advanced_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- [Simatic Cp443-1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_cp443-1) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Cp443-1 Advanced](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_cp443-1_advanced) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Cp443-1 Advanced Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_cp443-1_advanced_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- [Simatic Cp443-1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_cp443-1_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- [Simatic Cp443-1 Opc Ua](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_cp443-1_opc_ua) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Application): all versions
- [Simatic Et 200 Sp Open Controller CPU 1515sp Pc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_et_200_sp_open_controller_cpu_1515sp_pc) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Et 200 Sp Open Controller CPU 1515sp Pc Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_et_200_sp_open_controller_cpu_1515sp_pc_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 2.1.6
- [Simatic Et 200 Sp Open Controller CPU 1515sp Pc2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_et_200_sp_open_controller_cpu_1515sp_pc2) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Et 200 Sp Open Controller CPU 1515sp Pc2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_et_200_sp_open_controller_cpu_1515sp_pc2_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 2.7
- [Simatic HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_comfort_outdoor_panels) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic HMI Comfort Panels](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_comfort_panels) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic HMI Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp400f](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_ktp_mobile_panels_ktp400f) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic HMI Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_ktp_mobile_panels_ktp700) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic HMI Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700f](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_ktp_mobile_panels_ktp700f) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic HMI Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_ktp_mobile_panels_ktp900) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic HMI Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900f](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_hmi_ktp_mobile_panels_ktp900f) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic IPC Diagmonitor](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_ipc_diagmonitor) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Application): before 5.1.3
- [Simatic Rf181-Eip](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf181-eip) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Rf181-Eip Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf181-eip_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- [Simatic Rf182c](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf182c) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Rf182c Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf182c_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- [Simatic Rf185c](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf185c) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Rf185c Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf185c_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 1.1.0
- [Simatic Rf186c](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf186c) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Rf186c Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf186c_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 1.1.0
- [Simatic Rf188c](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf188c) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Rf188c Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf188c_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 1.1.0
- [Simatic Rf600r](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf600r) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Rf600r Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_rf600r_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 3.2.1
- [Simatic S7-1500](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-1500) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic S7-1500 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-1500_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 2.6.1
- [Simatic S7-1500 Software Controller](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-1500_software_controller) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Application): before 2.7
- [Simatic S7-1500f](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-1500f) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic S7-1500f Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-1500f_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 2.6.1
- [Simatic S7-1500s](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-1500s) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic S7-1500s Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-1500s_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 2.6.1
- [Simatic S7-1500t](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-1500t) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic S7-1500t Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-1500t_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 2.6.1
- [Simatic S7-300](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-300) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic S7-300 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-300_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 3.3.17
- [Simatic S7-400 Pn](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-400_pn) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic S7-400 Pn Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_s7-400_pn_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- Simatic S7-400 Pn/dp by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- Simatic S7-400 Pn/dp Firmware by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- [Simatic Teleservice Adapter Ie Advanced](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_teleservice_adapter_ie_advanced) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Teleservice Adapter Ie Advanced Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_teleservice_adapter_ie_advanced_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- [Simatic Teleservice Adapter Ie Basic](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_teleservice_adapter_ie_basic) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Teleservice Adapter Ie Basic Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_teleservice_adapter_ie_basic_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- [Simatic Teleservice Adapter Ie Standard](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_teleservice_adapter_ie_standard) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simatic Teleservice Adapter Ie Standard Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_teleservice_adapter_ie_standard_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): all versions
- [Simatic Winac Rtx](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simatic_winac_rtx) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simocode Pro V Eip](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simocode_pro_v_eip) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simocode Pro V Eip Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simocode_pro_v_eip_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 1.1.3
- [Simocode Pro V Pn](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simocode_pro_v_pn) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Simocode Pro V Pn Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/simocode_pro_v_pn_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 2.1.3
- [Sinamics G130](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_g130) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sinamics G130 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_g130_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 5.2
- [Sinamics G150](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_g150) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sinamics G150 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_g150_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 5.2
- [Sinamics Gh150](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_gh150) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sinamics Gl150](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_gl150) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sinamics Gm150](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_gm150) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sinamics S120](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_s120) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sinamics S120 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_s120_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 5.2
- [Sinamics S150](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_s150) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sinamics S210](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_s210) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sinamics Sl150](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_sl150) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sinamics Sm120](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_sm120) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sinamics Sm150](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sinamics_sm150) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sitop Manager](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sitop_manager) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Application): before 1.1
- [Sitop Psu8600](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sitop_psu8600) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sitop Psu8600 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sitop_psu8600_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 1.5
- [Sitop Ups1600](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sitop_ups1600) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Sitop Ups1600 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/sitop_ups1600_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 2.3
- [Tim 1531 Irc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/tim_1531_irc) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Tim 1531 Irc Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/siemens/tim_1531_irc_firmware) by [Siemens](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/siemens) (Operating system): before 2.1

## How do I fix CVE-2019-6568?

1. **Check whether you run it.** Compare your versions with the affected products above. Not sure what you run? Precursor Intelligence can work it out from your public website, or you can pick it from a list.
2. **Apply the vendor’s fix.** Install the update named in the vendor’s advisory. We’ve put the advisories and patch notes first in the list.
3. **If you can’t patch today.** Follow any mitigation the vendor publishes, and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet until the update is in.
4. **Keep an eye on it.** Track the product and we tell you as soon as we spot this flaw on the list of exploited flaws, or a jump in its exploit likelihood.

### References

- [cert-portal.siemens.com](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-480230.pdf) (Vendor advisory)
- [cert-portal.siemens.com](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-530931.pdf) (Vendor advisory)

## Questions

### What is CVE-2019-6568?

CVE-2019-6568 is a high-severity flaw in Cp1604 Firmware from Siemens, published on 17 April 2019. It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet without logging in, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can take it offline.

### How serious is CVE-2019-6568?

It scores 7.5 out of 10 on the CVSS severity scale, which is high. Our risk score for CVE-2019-6568 is 46 out of 100, which is Medium. Its action is "Plan remediation". No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle.

### Is CVE-2019-6568 being exploited?

It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 1.4%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching.

### Which versions does CVE-2019-6568 affect?

For Cp1604 Firmware from Siemens: all versions. The record lists 100 products in all, each with its versions, under "Who is affected" on this page.

### How do I fix CVE-2019-6568?

Install the update the vendor names in its advisory, linked first under "How do I fix" on this page. If you can't patch today, follow the vendor's mitigation and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet.

## Does CVE-2019-6568 affect you?

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