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CVE-2019-25671 VA MAX CVE debrief

CVE-2019-25671 is a remote code execution vulnerability in VA MAX 8.3.4. Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands by injecting shell metacharacters into the mtu_eth0 parameter via POST requests to the changeip.php endpoint. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.7, indicating high severity. Security teams and administrators should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Vendor
VA MAX
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 8.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-05
Original CVE updated
2026-07-24
Advisory published
2026-04-05
Advisory updated
2026-07-24

Who should care

Security teams and administrators responsible for VA MAX 8.3.4 systems should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes reviewing system exposure, applying vendor patches or updates if available, and implementing compensating controls such as web application firewalls.

Technical summary

The CVE-2019-25671 vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as the apache user by injecting shell metacharacters into the mtu_eth0 parameter through POST requests to the changeip.php endpoint with a malicious payload. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.7, indicating high severity. Security teams and administrators should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it, including reviewing system exposure, applying vendor patches or updates if available, and implementing compensating controls such as web application firewalls. The CVE record was published on 2026-04-05T21:16:44.780Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T22:10:00.140Z. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD information, and defenders should verify system exposure and review vendor advisories for specific guidance.

Defensive priority

High priority due to the high CVSS score of 8.7 and the potential for arbitrary command execution.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory and assess VA MAX 8.3.4 systems for exposure
  • Apply vendor patches or updates if available
  • Implement compensating controls such as web application firewalls
  • Monitor for suspicious activity and exception tracking
  • Review system logs for potential security incidents
  • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Develop an incident response plan in case of a security breach

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-05T21:16:44.780Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T22:10:00.140Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD information. Defenders should verify system exposure and review vendor advisories for specific guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2019-25671 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-25671

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2019-25671 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25671

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.