CVE-2018-9995 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication on TBK DVR devices by sending a specific cookie header, gaining admin access to view user credentials.

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-2018-9995?

CVE-2018-9995 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TBK DVR4104 and DVR4216 devices, as well as Novo, CeNova, QSee, Pulnix, XVR 5 in 1, Securus, Night OWL, DVR Login, HVR Login, and MDVR Login, which run re-branded versions of the original TBK DVR4104 and DVR4216 series, allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via a "Cookie: uid=admin" header, as demonstrated by a device.rsp?opt=user&cmd=list request that provides credentials within JSON data in a response.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9995?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Tbkvision Tbk-Dvr4104 Firmware, Tbkvision Tbk-Dvr4216 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9995?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9995 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-2018-9995 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-9995 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 26 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mjcj-jjh8-28r2.

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