CVE-2019-25246
CVE-2019-25246 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 7.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-205317
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Beward N100 H.264 VGA IP Camera M2.1.6 contains an authenticated file disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary system files via the 'READ.filePath' parameter. Attackers can exploit the fileread script or SendCGICMD API to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd and /etc/issue by supplying absolute file paths.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25246?
- Beward N100 H.264 VGA IP Camera M2.1.6 contains an authenticated file disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary system files via the 'READ.filePath' parameter. Attackers can exploit the fileread script or SendCGICMD API to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd and /etc/issue by supplying absolute file paths.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25246?
- CVE-2019-25246 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-2019-25246 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25246?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2019-25246 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-25246 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205317.
- When was CVE-2019-25246 published?
- CVE-2019-25246 was published on 2025-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.beward.net
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46320
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2019-5511.php
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