CVE-2019-17499

Public Exploit

Description

The setter.xml component of the Common Gateway Interface on Compal CH7465LG 6.12.18.25-2p4 devices does not properly validate ping command arguments, which allows remote authenticated users to execute OS commands as root via shell metacharacters in the Target_IP parameter.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.18% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory gbti.pl
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gbti.pl/public/10_2019-compal.txt third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17499?
CVE-2019-17499 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-17499?
To fix CVE-2019-17499, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-17499 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-17499 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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