CVE-2019-11001
HighExploitedPublic exploitOn Reolink RLC-410W, C1 Pro, C2 Pro, RLC-422W, and RLC-511W devices through 1.0.227, an authenticated admin can use the "TestEmail" functionality to inject and run OS commands as root, as demonstrated by shell metacharacters in the addr1 field.
Published Apr 8, 2019 · Updated Nov 6, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-11001 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting C1 Pro Firmware (Reolink), C2 Pro Firmware (Reolink), Rlc-410w Firmware (Reolink) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 18, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including C1 Pro Firmware <=1.0.227, C2 Pro Firmware <=1.0.227, Rlc-410w Firmware <=1.0.227.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
38%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
On Reolink RLC-410W, C1 Pro, C2 Pro, RLC-422W, and RLC-511W devices through 1.0.227, an authenticated admin can use the "TestEmail" functionality to inject and run OS commands as root, as demonstrated by shell metacharacters in the addr1 field.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Dec 18, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 18, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Dec 18, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Dec 18, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization if a current mitigation is unavailable.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| C1 Pro FirmwareReolink | See advisory | 1.0.227 |
| C2 Pro FirmwareReolink | See advisory | 1.0.227 |
| Rlc-410w FirmwareReolink | See advisory | 1.0.227 |
| Rlc-422w FirmwareReolink | See advisory | 1.0.227 |
| Rlc-511w FirmwareReolink | See advisory | 1.0.227 |
Patched Releases
C1 Pro Firmware
<=1.0.227
C2 Pro Firmware
<=1.0.227
Rlc-410w Firmware
<=1.0.227
Rlc-422w Firmware
<=1.0.227
Rlc-511w Firmware
<=1.0.227
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 8, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
Dec 18, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 18, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 18, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Dec 18, 2024
Last updated
Nov 6, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- exploithttps://github.com/mcw0/PoC/blob/master/Reolink-IPC-RCE.py
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploithttps://www.vdoo.com/blog/working-with-the-community-%E2%80%93-significant-vulnerabilities-in-reolink-cameras/
- otherhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-11001
FAQ
Common Questions.
On Reolink RLC-410W, C1 Pro, C2 Pro, RLC-422W, and RLC-511W devices through 1.0.227, an authenticated admin can use the "TestEmail" functionality to inject and run OS commands as root, as demonstrated by shell metacharacters in the addr1 field.
Affected: C1 Pro Firmware (Reolink); C2 Pro Firmware (Reolink); Rlc-410w Firmware (Reolink), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 18, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Dec 18, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Jan 8, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including C1 Pro Firmware <=1.0.227, C2 Pro Firmware <=1.0.227, Rlc-410w Firmware <=1.0.227.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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