CVE-2013-3686

cgi-bin/operator/param in AirLive WL2600CAM and possibly other camera models allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator password via a list action

published October 11, 2013

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
28%
Percentile
98.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky list action is all it takes to expose admin passwords in AirLive WL2600CAM cameras! πŸ”“ Think of it as a post office handing out sensitive letters without checking the address β€” one wrong request and the wrong person gets access to private information! πŸ“¬ If exploited, an attacker could gain the administrator password, opening the door to full control over the camera, which could lead to unauthorized surveillance or exposure of sensitive footage. A compromised camera could quickly turn into a front-row seat for unwanted guests. 😱

Put simply

Think of it as a post office handing out sensitive letters without checking the address β€” one wrong request and the wrong person gets access to private information! πŸ“¬ This vulnerability in the AirLive WL2600CAM allows remote attackers to retrieve the administrator password via the cgi-bin/operator/param endpoint, essentially bypassing security through a trivial query.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain the administrator password, opening the door to full control over the camera, which could lead to unauthorized surveillance or exposure of sensitive footage. A compromised camera could quickly turn into a front-row seat for unwanted guests. 😱 To secure your device, check for any firmware updates from AirLive that may patch this vulnerability. Additionally, consider changing default passwords and implementing network firewalls to limit access to the camera's interface. πŸ›‘οΈ You've got this! Take action now to safeguard your devices and become a security hero! πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.27567 Β· 98.1th percentile
Published
2013-10-11T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 OCT 21:00Z
    cgi-bin/operator/param in AirLive WL2600CAM and possibly other camera models allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator password via a list action
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