Is CVE-2019-17499 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-17499 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-17499 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-17499 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-17499?

CVE-2019-17499 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-17499

CWE-78Published: October 11, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-17499 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 8.8.