Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25290 affects INIM Smartliving SmartLAN/G/SI devices running listed 6.x-era versions. An unauthenticated attacker could make the device request attacker-chosen web resources, potentially helping probe internal networks from the device’s position. Business urgency is highest where these alarm or security-control devices are reachable from untrusted networks.
Executive priority
Prioritize review if these devices are internet-facing or on networks with sensitive systems. The vulnerability is not rated critical, but unauthenticated access plus public exploit references create practical risk. Focus first on exposure reduction and vendor guidance.
Technical view
The issue is a CWE-918 server-side request forgery in the GetImage functionality of the onvif.cgi endpoint, using the host parameter. The CVE record describes unauthenticated network access, low attack complexity, and limited integrity impacts. Public exploit references exist, but the provided sources do not establish active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely for Smartliving SmartLAN/G/SI systems accessible from the internet, guest networks, or other untrusted segments. Internal-only deployments still matter because SSRF can let an attacker pivot device-originated HTTP requests toward otherwise protected internal resources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes Exploit-DB and Packet Storm entries, indicating public exploit information exists. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Treat internet-facing devices as higher risk because no authentication is required.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports unauthenticated SSRF via the host parameter in GetImage/onvif.cgi for SmartLAN/G/SI <=6.x and listed model variants. The bundle does not include a vendor advisory, fixed version, or confirmed exploitation campaign. Avoid assuming patch availability without checking INIM directly.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all INIM Smartliving SmartLAN/G/SI devices and firmware versions.
- Restrict device access to trusted management networks only.
- Block internet exposure for onvif.cgi and related device management interfaces.
- Apply vendor updates or mitigations if INIM provides guidance.
- Monitor for unexpected outbound HTTP requests from affected devices.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether deployed models match the affected product list.
- Record firmware or software versions for each device.
- Check external exposure using approved asset-management or attack-surface tooling.
- Review firewall logs for suspicious outbound requests from devices.
- Verify segmentation prevents devices from reaching sensitive internal services.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
These mappings and lookup hints may be relevant to the vulnerability behavior, CWE, affected product, or exposure path. Glexia-inferred context is not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, CWE, or CVE Program mapping.
ATT&CK lookup starting points
Use these exact CWE pages and searches to review the Glexia ATT&CK library from this CVE's weakness and description context.
CWE-918: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup
Information exposure and SSRF weaknesses can make discovery, cloud metadata, and credential material review relevant. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCloud metadata behavior lookup
The CVE wording references SSRF or metadata access, so cloud discovery and credential material review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2019-25290 mapping review
Open the CVE-to-ATT&CK bridge for reviewed, inferred, or future official mappings tied to this CVE.
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
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
These fields come from the CVE record and ADP containers, not from Glexia's Take. They preserve time-varying source decisions such as CISA SSVC, KEV status, CVSS metrics, and provider references.
CVSS vector scores
1 official scoreWe collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.
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
- Zero Science Lab Vulnerability AdvisoryCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- Exploit Database Entry 47764CVE reference · exploit
- Packet Storm Security Exploit FileCVE reference · exploit
- IBM X-Force Vulnerability Exchange EntryCVE reference · vdb-entry
- INIM Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
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.