CVE-2018-7236 Auth bypass in Pelco Sarix Professional

High 8.1 Published 9 Mar 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An authentication bypass in the set_param endpoint allows attackers to enable SSH service, potentially leading to unauthorized access and code execution on Pelco cameras.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-7236?

CVE-2018-7236 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Schneider Electric SE Pelco Sarix Professional, published on 9 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Pelco Sarix Professional in all firmware versions prior to 3.29.67 which could enable SSH service due to lack of authentication for /login/bin/set_param could enable SSH service.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7236?

It affects 20 products.

Products include Schneider-Electric Ibp1110-1er Firmware, Schneider-Electric Ibp219-1er Firmware, Schneider-Electric Ibp319-1er Firmware, Schneider-Electric Ibp519-1er Firmware, Schneider-Electric Ibps110-1er Firmware, Schneider-Electric Imp1110-1 Firmware and 14 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7236?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7236 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-2018-7236 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7236 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9rxc-jvqg-fv36.