CVE-2019-15498

Name: CVE-2019-15498
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-23T04:15:11.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15498 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cgi-bin/cmh/webcam.sh in Vera Edge Home Controller 1.7.4452 allows remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via --output argument injection in the username parameter to /cgi-bin/cmh/webcam.sh.. EPSS estimates a 3.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cgi-bin/cmh/webcam.sh in Vera Edge Home Controller 1.7.4452 allows remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via --output argument injection in the username parameter to /cgi-bin/cmh/webcam.sh.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.44%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-88

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getvera	Vera Edge Firmware	1.7.4452

References

https://distributedcompute.com/2019/08/22/vera-edge-home-controller-remote-shell-via-unauthenticated-command-injection/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://distributedcompute.com/2019/08/22/vera-edge-home-controller-remote-shell-via-unauthenticated-command-injection/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15498?

How severe is CVE-2019-15498?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-15498 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15498?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST