CVE-2019-14699
CWE-78Published: August 6, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered on MicroDigital N-series cameras with firmware through 6400.0.8.5. An attacker can exploit OS Command Injection in the filename parameter for remote code execution as root. This occurs in the Mainproc executable file, which can be run from the HTTPD web server.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-14699 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-14699 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts