CVE-2019-17270

Name: CVE-2019-17270
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-10T21:15:15.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 58.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17270 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Yachtcontrol through 2019-10-06: It's possible to perform direct Operating System commands as an unauthenticated user via the "/pages/systemcall.php?command={COMMAND}" page and parameter, where {COMMAND} will be executed and returning the results to the client. Affects Yachtcontrol webservers disclosed via Dutch GPRS/4G mobile IP-ranges. EPSS estimates a 58.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Yachtcontrol through 2019-10-06: It's possible to perform direct Operating System commands as an unauthenticated user via the "/pages/systemcall.php?command={COMMAND}" page and parameter, where {COMMAND} will be executed and returning the results to the client. Affects Yachtcontrol webservers disclosed via Dutch GPRS/4G mobile IP-ranges. IP addresses vary due to DHCP client leasing of telco's.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

58.88%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yachtcontrol	Yachtcontrol	<= 2019-10-06

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155582/Yachtcontrol-2019-10-06-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47760Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155582/Yachtcontrol-2019-10-06-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47760Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17270?

How severe is CVE-2019-17270?

CVE-2019-17270 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 58.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17270?

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Source: NVD / NIST