How severe is CVE-2019-15498?

CVE-2019-15498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-15498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15498?

CVE-2019-15498 affects Getvera Vera Edge Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15498?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-15498 published?

CVE-2019-15498 was published on 2019-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15498

CVE-2019-15498 is a high-severity vulnerability in Getvera Vera Edge Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-88.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Getvera Vera Edge Firmware
Published: 2019-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

cgi-bin/cmh/webcam.sh in Vera Edge Home Controller 1.7.4452 allows remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via --output argument injection in the username parameter to /cgi-bin/cmh/webcam.sh.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15498?: cgi-bin/cmh/webcam.sh in Vera Edge Home Controller 1.7.4452 allows remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via --output argument injection in the username parameter to /cgi-bin/cmh/webcam.sh.
How severe is CVE-2019-15498?: CVE-2019-15498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-15498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15498?: CVE-2019-15498 affects Getvera Vera Edge Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-15498 published?: CVE-2019-15498 was published on 2019-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://distributedcompute.com/2019/08/22/vera-edge-home-controller-remote-shell-via-unauthenticated-command-injection/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:getvera:vera_edge_firmware:1.7.4452:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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