How severe is CVE-2019-19117?

CVE-2019-19117 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-2019-19117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19117?

CVE-2019-19117 affects Phicomm K2(psg1218) Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19117?

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-2019-19117 published?

CVE-2019-19117 was published on 2019-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19117

CVE-2019-19117 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phicomm K2(psg1218) 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Phicomm K2(psg1218) Firmware
Published: 2019-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

/usr/lib/lua/luci/controller/admin/autoupgrade.lua on PHICOMM K2(PSG1218) V22.5.9.163 devices allows remote authenticated users to execute any command via shell metacharacters in the cgi-bin/luci autoUpTime parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19117?: /usr/lib/lua/luci/controller/admin/autoupgrade.lua on PHICOMM K2(PSG1218) V22.5.9.163 devices allows remote authenticated users to execute any command via shell metacharacters in the cgi-bin/luci autoUpTime parameter.
How severe is CVE-2019-19117?: CVE-2019-19117 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-2019-19117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19117?: CVE-2019-19117 affects Phicomm K2(psg1218) Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19117?: 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-2019-19117 published?: CVE-2019-19117 was published on 2019-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/decentL/IoT/blob/master/Phicomm/remote-code-execution.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:phicomm:k2\(psg1218\)_firmware:22.5.9.163:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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