CVSS v3
7.3
HIGH
EPSS Score
8.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In the ABB IDAL FTP server, an authenticated attacker can traverse to arbitrary directories on the hard disk with "CWD ../" and then use the FTP server functionality to download and upload files. An unauthenticated attacker can take advantage of the hardcoded or default credential pair exor/exor to become an authenticated attacker.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-06-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-7227?
In the ABB IDAL FTP server, an authenticated attacker can traverse to arbitrary directories on the hard disk with "CWD ../" and then use the FTP server functionality to download and upload files. An unauthenticated attacker can take advantage of the hardcoded or default credential pair exor/exor to become an authenticated attacker.
Is CVE-2019-7227 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-7227 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 8.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-7227?
CVE-2019-7227 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.3 (HIGH severity).
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