PatchTheCVECVE-2019-12289: An issue was discovered in upgrade_firmware.cgi on VStarcam 100T (C7824WIP) CH-sys-48.53.75.119~123 and 200V (
CVE-2019-12289 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting c7824wip firmware, c38s firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in upgrade_firmware.cgi on VStarcam 100T (C7824WIP) CH-sys-48.53.75.119~123 and 200V (C38S) CH-sys-48.53.203.119~123 devices. A remote command can be executed through a system firmware update without authentication. The attacker can modify the files within the internal firmware or even steal account information by executing a command.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.2% (top 17%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-306 |
| Published | 2019-05-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-12289?
c7824wip firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; c38s firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-12289 being exploited?
CVE-2019-12289 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2019-12289 affect?
CVE-2019-12289 affects c7824wip firmware, c38s firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in upgrade_firmware.cgi on VStarcam 100T (C7824WIP) CH-sys-48.53.75.119~123 and 200V (C38S) CH-sys-48.53.203.119~123 devices. A remote command can be executed through a system firmware update without authentication.
How urgent is CVE-2019-12289?
Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action