CVE-2019-17499: The setter.xml component of the Common Gateway Interface on Compal CH7465LG 6.12.18.25-2p4 devices does not pr

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2019-17499 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ch7465lg firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2019-10-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: compal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-11 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

compal ch7465lg firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 6.12.18.25-2p4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.12.18.25-2p4

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-2019-17499?

ch7465lg firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-17499 being exploited?

CVE-2019-17499 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-2019-17499 affect?

CVE-2019-17499 affects ch7465lg firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 metachara

How urgent is CVE-2019-17499?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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