CVE-2026-19259: MZ Automation libiec61850 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects MZ Automation libiec61850Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 4.8 Medium.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 5 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MZ Automationlibiec61850 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubmz-automation/libiec61850pkg:github/mz-automation/libiec61850Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (1)
cpe:2.3:a:mz_automation:libiec61850:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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AI-suggested
Since the vulnerability requires local access, restricting local user privileges and monitoring for suspicious local activity may reduce risk. Check the vendor advisory regularly for updates or patches.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in MZ Automation libiec61850 up to 1.6.1. The affected element is the function MmsMapping_varAccessSpecToObjectReference of the file src/iec61850/common/iec61850_common.c of the component MMS Protocol Workflow. Such manipulation of the argument GetNamedVariableListAttributesResponse.itemId leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack must be carried out locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/387009 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/387009/cti (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19259 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/865176 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/mz-automation/libiec61850/issues/599 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/user-attachments/files/29190426/PoC.zip (opens in a new tab)