CVE-2020-24219
CVE-2020-24219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware
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Description
An issue was discovered on URayTech IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders through 1.97. Attackers can send crafted unauthenticated HTTP requests to exploit path traversal and pattern-matching programming flaws, and retrieve any file from the device's file system, including the configuration file with the cleartext administrative password.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-24219?
- An issue was discovered on URayTech IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders through 1.97. Attackers can send crafted unauthenticated HTTP requests to exploit path traversal and pattern-matching programming flaws, and retrieve any file from the device's file system, including the configuration file with the cleartext administrative password.
- How severe is CVE-2020-24219?
- CVE-2020-24219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-24219 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-24219?
- CVE-2020-24219 primarily affects Szuray Iptv/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-24219?
- 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-2020-24219 published?
- CVE-2020-24219 was published on 2020-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159595/HiSilicon-Video-Encoder-1.97-File-Disclosure-Path-Traversal.html
- https://kojenov.com/2020-09-15-hisilicon-encoder-vulnerabilities/
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/896979
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:szuray:iptv\/h.264_video_encoder_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:szuray:iptv\/h.265_video_encoder_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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