CVE-2018-12666 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 19 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authentication and gain administrator access by manipulating the authLevel cookie in SV3C L-Series HD cameras.

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-2018-12666?

CVE-2018-12666 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SV3C L-SERIES HD CAMERA V2.3.4.2103-S50-NTD-B20170508B devices improperly identifies users only by the authentication level sent in the cookies, which allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator access by setting the authLevel cookie to 255.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12666?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sv3c H.264 Poe Ip Camera Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12666?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12666 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-2018-12666 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12666 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c7cc-j2gp-895v.