CVE-2018-19977

What it is

A command injection (missing input validation, escaping) in the ftp upgrade configuration interface on the Auerswald COMfort 1200 IP phone 3.4.4.1-10589 allows an authenticated remote attacker (simple user) -- in the same network as the device -- to trigger OS commands (like starting telnetd or opening a reverse shell) via a POST request to the web server.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

4.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2019-05-29 18:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:50 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 4.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.0 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2019-05-29 18:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:50 UTC

Exploit probability

4.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-78 · OS command injection

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Auerswald Comfortel 1200 Ip Firmware 3.4.4.1-10589

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 8.0

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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