Protection mechanism failure in Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Physical
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-693.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capsule Technologies | Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2 | up to 9.0.3 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2 VendorCapsule Technologies Affected up to 9.0.3 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 2
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:capsuletech:smartlinx_neuron_2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 9.0.3 | Vulnerable | Capsuletech |
| cpe:2.3:h:capsuletech:smartlinx_neuron_2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Capsuletech |
- cpe:2.3:o:capsuletech:smartlinx_neuron_2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 9.0.3 Vulnerable ·Capsuletech
- cpe:2.3:h:capsuletech:smartlinx_neuron_2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Capsuletech
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2019-5024
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-fcp8-jrh7-67m9
References
Sources
- CVE-2019-5024 · CVE Program
- CVE-2019-5024 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-fcp8-jrh7-67m9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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