CVE-2019-5024

HIGH

Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2 <9.0.3 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

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 vulnerability.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.6
EPSS 0.0005
EPSS Percentile 14.8%
Attack Vector PHYSICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-693
Status published

Affected Products (1)

capsuletech/smartlinx_neuron_2_firmware < 9.0.3

Timeline

Published Apr 11, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026