Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25251 is a server-side request forgery issue in Teradek VidiU Pro management interface. An unauthenticated attacker could manipulate RTMP-related URL parameters to make the device send HTTP requests elsewhere. Business risk is highest where these encoders are reachable from untrusted networks or sit inside sensitive production networks.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority exposure issue. Prioritize internet-facing or production-network devices because SSRF can turn a trusted appliance into a network pivot. If devices are isolated and admin access is tightly controlled, urgency is lower but remediation tracking is still warranted.
Technical view
The source bundle describes CWE-918 SSRF affecting Teradek VidiU Pro versions 3.0.3r32136, 3.0.2r31225, and 2.4.10. The vulnerable management interface accepts attacker-controlled GET parameters named url and xml_url. Reported impacts include firewall bypass, network enumeration, and external HTTP requests to arbitrary destinations. CVSS v4 score is 6.9.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely for organizations using affected Teradek VidiU Pro devices with the management interface reachable from the internet, guest networks, or broad internal networks. Internet-facing broadcast or streaming equipment should be prioritized for review.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry and Zero Science Lab disclosure are listed, indicating public technical knowledge exists. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation, so active exploitation should not be assumed from these sources alone.
Researcher notes
Evidence comes from the CVE record, CVE List data, ExploitDB reference, and Zero Science Lab advisory. The provided sources name affected versions and vulnerable parameters, but do not provide a vendor patch version in the bundle. Avoid assuming broader Teradek product impact without additional vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify Teradek VidiU Pro devices and record firmware versions.
- Check Teradek guidance for fixed firmware or vendor-recommended remediation.
- Restrict management interface access to trusted administrative networks only.
- Block internet exposure of affected device management interfaces.
- Monitor device-initiated HTTP requests to unusual internal or external destinations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory VidiU Pro devices and confirm versions against affected releases.
- Verify the management interface is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review firewall rules controlling access to device administration ports.
- Check logs for unexpected outbound HTTP requests from VidiU Pro devices.
- Track vendor advisories for updates addressing this CVE.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.9 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
6.9MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-44672CVE reference · exploit
- Teradek Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- Zero Science Lab Disclosure (ZSL-2018-5461)CVE reference · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.