HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-17224
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-17224

CWE-22Published: October 28, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The web interface of the Compal Broadband CH7465LG modem (version CH7465LG-NCIP-6.12.18.25-2p6-NOSH) is vulnerable to a /%2f/ path traversal attack, which can be exploited in order to test for the existence of a file pathname outside of the web root directory. If a file exists but is not part of the product, there is a 404 error. If a file does not exist, there is a 302 redirect to index.html.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-17224 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

compal2 product(s)
ch7465lg firmwarech7465lg
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://vulnerabilities.home.blog/2019/10/27/again-a-vunerability-in-cable-router-ch7465lg-cve-2019-17224/
ADVISORYhttps://www.search-lab.hu/media/Compal_CH7465LG_Evaluation_Report_1.1.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://vulnerabilities.home.blog/2019/10/27/again-a-vunerability-in-cable-router-ch7465lg-cve-2019-17224/
ADVISORYhttps://www.search-lab.hu/media/Compal_CH7465LG_Evaluation_Report_1.1.pdf

All References (4)

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https://vulnerabilities.home.blog/2019/10/27/again-a-vunerability-in-cable-router-ch7465lg-cve-2019-17224/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.search-lab.hu/media/Compal_CH7465LG_Evaluation_Report_1.1.pdfThird Party Advisory
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https://vulnerabilities.home.blog/2019/10/27/again-a-vunerability-in-cable-router-ch7465lg-cve-2019-17224/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.search-lab.hu/media/Compal_CH7465LG_Evaluation_Report_1.1.pdfThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-17224
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 28, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-17224 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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