CVE-2003-0240 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 30 May 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions and modify camera configuration by sending a crafted HTTP request to the web administration interface.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2003-0240?

CVE-2003-0240 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The web-based administration capability for various Axis Network Camera products allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and modify configuration via an HTTP request to the admin/admin.shtml containing a leading // (double slash).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0240?

It affects 9 products.

Products include Axis 2100 Network Camera, Axis 2110 Network Camera, Axis 2120 Network Camera, Axis 2130 Ptz Network Camera, Axis 2400 Video Server, Axis 2401 Video Server and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0240?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0240 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2003-0240 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0240 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2q8p-5vh9-5vxj.