CVE-2018-5724

MASTER IPCAMERA01 3.3.4.2103 devices allow Unauthenticated Configuration Download and Upload, as demonstrated by restore.cgi

published January 16, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A world of trouble lies in an exposed configuration! Unauthenticated users can download and upload config files on MASTER IPCAMERA01 devices — no password needed! 🔓 Think of it like a hotel where anyone can get the master key without checking in; they can sneak into any room and rearrange the furniture without the owner knowing! This could lead to unauthorized changes in camera settings, allowing attackers to spy on unsuspecting individuals or exploit the device for further attacks. Even though exploitation has yet to be reported, the potential for misuse is absolutely concerning! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can get the master key without checking in; they can sneak into any room and rearrange the furniture without the owner knowing! The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to interact with configuration files through the 'restore.cgi' script, facilitating both download and upload actions without any authentication checks in place.

What to do

This could lead to unauthorized changes in camera settings, allowing attackers to spy on unsuspecting individuals or exploit the device for further attacks. Even though exploitation has yet to be reported, the potential for misuse is absolutely concerning! 🔥 To mitigate this risk, ensure you update the MASTER IPCAMERA01 firmware to the latest version and restrict access to the configuration scripts. Regularly review user access levels and consider implementing a firewall to limit exposure. 🛡️ You’ve got this! By staying proactive, you can secure your devices and keep the bad guys at bay! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11538 · 96.0th percentile
Published
2018-01-16T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JAN 22:00Z
    MASTER IPCAMERA01 3.3.4.2103 devices allow Unauthenticated Configuration Download and Upload, as demonstrated by restore.cgi
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