CVE-2019-25240 Missing authorization in DVR
Unauthenticated attackers can access live video streams from Rifatron DVRs by exploiting the animate.cgi script, leading to privacy violations.
- 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-2019-25240?
CVE-2019-25240 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Rifatron Co., Ltd. DVR, published on 24 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Rifatron 5brid DVR contains an unauthenticated vulnerability in the animate.cgi script that allows unauthorized access to live video streams. Attackers can exploit the Mobile Web Viewer module by specifying channel numbers to retrieve sequential video snapshots without authentication.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25240?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25240?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25240 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-2019-25240 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25240 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3j6-h5jv-f97w.