CVE-2018-10660

An issue was discovered in multiple models of Axis IP Cameras

published June 26, 2018

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
82%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hold onto your camera! An unexpected Shell Command Injection vulnerability lurks in certain Axis IP Camera models, ready to be exploited with crafty commands! ⚠️ Think of it as a sneaky delivery person slipping a package through a back door without permission; if they know the secret codes, they can deliver anything they want directly into the heart of your system. An attacker could potentially execute any command on the camera's operating system, leading to unauthorized access and control. This could compromise your surveillance, allowing intruders to disable the camera or spy on you undetected! Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky delivery person slipping a package through a back door without permission; if they know the secret codes, they can deliver anything they want directly into the heart of your system. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate shell commands through improper input validation in Axis IP Cameras, effectively giving them control over the device's operating system.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute any command on the camera's operating system, leading to unauthorized access and control. This could compromise your surveillance, allowing intruders to disable the camera or spy on you undetected! Yikes! Ensure firmware is updated to the latest version provided by Axis to mitigate this risk. Regularly check for security patches and monitor devices for unusual activity. Don't forget to implement additional network security measures to keep your surveillance systems safe! You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your cameras and keep your watchful eye on things safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.82082 · 99.7th percentile
Published
2018-06-26T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JUN 18:00Z
    An issue was discovered in multiple models of Axis IP Cameras
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