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CVE-2020-24219Iptv\/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware Path Traversal

An issue was discovered on URayTech IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders through 1.97.

Published Oct 6, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2020-24219 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Iptv\/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware (Szuray), Iptv\/h.265 Video Encoder Firmware (Szuray).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 6, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Iptv\/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware <=1.97, Iptv\/h.265 Video Encoder Firmware <=1.97, Iptv\/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware 1.97.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

7.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

24%

Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

38/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Oct 6, 2020

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

2

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

6

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

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.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CIRCL KEVOct 6, 2020n/aNot reported
Industry KEV feedOct 6, 2020n/aNot reported

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Iptv\/h.264 Video Encoder FirmwareSzuraySee advisory1.97
Iptv\/h.265 Video Encoder FirmwareSzuraySee advisory1.97

Patched Releases

Iptv\/h.264 Video Encoder Firmware

<=1.97

Iptv\/h.265 Video Encoder Firmware

<=1.97

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Oct 6, 2020

  2. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Oct 6, 2020

  3. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Oct 6, 2020

  4. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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Figures as of Oct 19, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from public vulnerability catalogs; scoring as described in How it works.

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