CVE-2018-7816 Missing authorization in Pelco Sarix Enhanced and Spectra Enhanced, Pelco Sarix Enhanced 1st generation and Spectra Enhanced PTZ

Medium 6.5 Published 22 May 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A remote attacker can delete arbitrary files on Pelco Sarix Enhanced cameras due to missing authorization checks in the web GUI.

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

What is CVE-2018-7816?

CVE-2018-7816 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Pelco Sarix Enhanced and Spectra Enhanced, Pelco Sarix Enhanced 1st generation and Spectra Enhanced PTZ, published on 22 May 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Permissions, Privileges, and Access Control vulnerability exists in the web-based GUI of the 1st Gen Pelco Sarix Enhanced Camera that could allow a remote attacker to delete an arbitrary file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7816?

It affects 59 products.

Products include Schneider-Electric D6220 Firmware, Schneider-Electric D6220l Firmware, Schneider-Electric D6230 Firmware, Schneider-Electric D6230l Firmware, Schneider-Electric Ime119-1ei Firmware, Schneider-Electric Ime119-1ep Firmware and 53 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7816?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7816 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2018-7816 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7816 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h89m-r85h-9g37.