CVE-2018-13114

Missing authentication and improper input validation in KERUI Wifi Endoscope Camera (YPC99) allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands (with a length…

published October 22, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A mere 19 characters can grant command access to your KERUI Wifi Endoscope Camera! An attacker can execute arbitrary commands just by tweaking the "ssid" value. 😱 Think of it like a chef who only checks the ticket for table numbers and not the actual orders. If you simply write 'Pasta' on the ticket, the chef might whip up a dish with no questions asked! This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute commands on your Wifi Endoscope Camera, potentially granting them complete control over the device. Imagine someone being able to manipulate your camera settings or even access sensitive data without any authentication checks—yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who only checks the ticket for table numbers and not the actual orders. If you simply write 'Pasta' on the ticket, the chef might whip up a dish with no questions asked! The KERUI Wifi Endoscope Camera suffers from missing authentication and improper input validation, which allows attackers to input arbitrary commands through a vulnerable 'ssid' parameter in the SETSSID command.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute commands on your Wifi Endoscope Camera, potentially granting them complete control over the device. Imagine someone being able to manipulate your camera settings or even access sensitive data without any authentication checks—yikes! To fix this, patch the camera firmware as soon as an update is available. Implement strict input validation for the 'ssid' value to prevent arbitrary command execution, ensuring that only valid inputs are accepted. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your camera and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01898 · 79.5th percentile
Published
2018-10-22T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 20:00Z
    Missing authentication and improper input validation in KERUI Wifi Endoscope Camera (YPC99) allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands (with a length…
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