CVE-2020-24219

Name: CVE-2020-24219
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-06T14:15:12.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 22.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24219 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on URayTech IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders through 1.97. Attackers can send crafted unauthenticated HTTP requests to exploit path traversal and pattern-matching programming flaws, and retrieve any file from the device's file system, including the configuration file with the cleartext administrative password.. EPSS estimates a 22.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on URayTech IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders through 1.97. Attackers can send crafted unauthenticated HTTP requests to exploit path traversal and pattern-matching programming flaws, and retrieve any file from the device's file system, including the configuration file with the cleartext administrative password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

22.97%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Szuray	Iptv\/H.264 Video Encoder Firmware	<= 1.97
Szuray	Iptv\/H.265 Video Encoder Firmware	<= 1.97

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159595/HiSilicon-Video-Encoder-1.97-File-Disclosure-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kojenov.com/2020-09-15-hisilicon-encoder-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/896979Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159595/HiSilicon-Video-Encoder-1.97-File-Disclosure-Path-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kojenov.com/2020-09-15-hisilicon-encoder-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/896979Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24219?

How severe is CVE-2020-24219?

CVE-2020-24219 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 22.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24219?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-24219?

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Source: NVD / NIST