CVE-2019-25024: OpenRepeater (ORP) before 2.2 allows unauthenticated command injection via shell metacharacters in the functio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-25024?

openrepeater: upgrade to 2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-25024 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25024 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-25024 affect?

CVE-2019-25024 affects openrepeater. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). OpenRepeater (ORP) before 2.2 allows unauthenticated command injection via shell metacharacters in the functions/ajax_system.php post_service parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-25024?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-25024 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting openrepeater. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenRepeater (ORP) before 2.2 allows unauthenticated command injection via shell metacharacters in the functions/ajax_system.php post_service parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	27.6% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2021-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alleghenycreative

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-02-19 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alleghenycreative openrepeater UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2

Fixed in: 2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openrepeater || rpm -q openrepeater || openrepeater --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openrepeater

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openrepeater

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: OpenRepeater 2.1 - OS Command Injection

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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-2019-25024?

openrepeater: upgrade to 2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-25024 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25024 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-2019-25024 affect?

CVE-2019-25024 affects openrepeater. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). OpenRepeater (ORP) before 2.2 allows unauthenticated command injection via shell metacharacters in the functions/ajax_system.php post_service parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2019-25024?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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