CVE-2019-17499 Command injection in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute OS commands as root via shell metacharacters in the Target_IP parameter of the ping command.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-17499?
CVE-2019-17499 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17499?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Compal Ch7465lg Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17499?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17499 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2019-17499 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17499 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qq6g-ch63-jrf2.