CVE-2019-17499
CVE-2019-17499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Compal Ch7465lg 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Compal Ch7465lg Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17499?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17499?
- CVE-2019-17499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-17499 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17499?
- CVE-2019-17499 affects Compal Ch7465lg Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17499?
- 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-2019-17499 published?
- CVE-2019-17499 was published on 2019-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:compal:ch7465lg_firmware:6.12.18.25-2p4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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