CVE-2019-13598: LuaUPnP in Vera Edge Home Controller 1.7.4452 allows remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary OS comm

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2019-13598 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting vera edge firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LuaUPnP in Vera Edge Home Controller 1.7.4452 allows remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via the code parameter to /port_3480/data_request because the "No unsafe lua allowed" code block is skipped.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
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	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2019-07-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: getvera

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-14 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

getvera vera edge firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.7.4452

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.4452

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2019-13598?

vera edge firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-13598 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13598 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-2019-13598 affect?

CVE-2019-13598 affects vera edge firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). LuaUPnP in Vera Edge Home Controller 1.7.4452 allows remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via the code parameter to /port_3480/data_request because the "No unsafe lua allowed" code block is skipped.

How urgent is CVE-2019-13598?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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