CVE-2019-25483

CVE-2019-25483 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-306.

Key facts

Description

Comtrend AR-5310 GE31-412SSG-C01_R10.A2pG039u.d24k contains a restricted shell escape vulnerability that allows local users to bypass command restrictions by using the command substitution operator $( ). Attackers can inject arbitrary commands through the $( ) syntax when passed as arguments to allowed commands like ping to execute unrestricted shell access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25483?
Comtrend AR-5310 GE31-412SSG-C01_R10.A2pG039u.d24k contains a restricted shell escape vulnerability that allows local users to bypass command restrictions by using the command substitution operator $( ). Attackers can inject arbitrary commands through the $( ) syntax when passed as arguments to allowed commands like ping to execute unrestricted shell access.
How severe is CVE-2019-25483?
CVE-2019-25483 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-25483 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25483?
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-2019-25483 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2019-25483 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19761.
When was CVE-2019-25483 published?
CVE-2019-25483 was published on 2026-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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