CVE-2019-5024: Capsuletech Smartlinx Neuron 2 Firmware

High severity, CVSS 7.6. EPSS: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Affected products

• Capsuletech Smartlinx Neuron 2 Firmware: up to and including 9.0.3

Published 2019-04-11. Last modified 2026-06-17.