How to fix CVE-2019-25289?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running the web.cgi binary and apply vendor patches promptly. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Is Command Injection affected by CVE-2019-25289?

Organizations using the web.cgi binary face significant risk from CVE-2019-25289, a OS command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise.

CVE-2019-25289

HIGH

2026-01-08 [email protected]

8.8

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 08, 2026 - 18:08 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 08, 2026 - 00:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

Description

SmartLiving SmartLAN <=6.x contains an authenticated remote command injection vulnerability in the web.cgi binary through the 'par' POST parameter with the 'testemail' module. Attackers can exploit the unsanitized parameter and system() function call to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges using default credentials.

Analysis

SmartLiving SmartLAN <=6.x contains an authenticated remote command injection vulnerability in the web.cgi binary through the 'par' POST parameter with the 'testemail' module. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]

Technical Context

Classified as CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). SmartLiving SmartLAN <=6.x contains an authenticated remote command injection vulnerability in the web.cgi binary through the 'par' POST parameter with the 'testemail' module. Attackers can exploit the unsanitized parameter and system() function call to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges using default credentials.

Affected Products

SmartLiving SmartLAN <=6.x contains an authenticated remote command injection vulnerability in the web.cgi binary through the 'par' POST parameter wit

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.4

CVSS: +44

POC: +20

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