CVE-2019-17224
CVE-2019-17224 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Compal Ch7465lg Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Compal Ch7465lg Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The web interface of the Compal Broadband CH7465LG modem (version CH7465LG-NCIP-6.12.18.25-2p6-NOSH) is vulnerable to a /%2f/ path traversal attack, which can be exploited in order to test for the existence of a file pathname outside of the web root directory. If a file exists but is not part of the product, there is a 404 error. If a file does not exist, there is a 302 redirect to index.html.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17224?
- The web interface of the Compal Broadband CH7465LG modem (version CH7465LG-NCIP-6.12.18.25-2p6-NOSH) is vulnerable to a /%2f/ path traversal attack, which can be exploited in order to test for the existence of a file pathname outside of the web root directory. If a file exists but is not part of the product, there is a 404 error. If a file does not exist, there is a 302 redirect to index.html.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17224?
- CVE-2019-17224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-17224 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17224?
- CVE-2019-17224 affects Compal Ch7465lg Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17224?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-17224 published?
- CVE-2019-17224 was published on 2019-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://vulnerabilities.home.blog/2019/10/27/again-a-vunerability-in-cable-router-ch7465lg-cve-2019-17224/
- https://www.search-lab.hu/media/Compal_CH7465LG_Evaluation_Report_1.1.pdf
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:compal:ch7465lg_firmware:ch7465lg-ncip-6.12.18.25-2p6-nosh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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