CVE-2019-3423 Path traversal in C520V21

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in ZTE C520V21 smart cameras to access unauthorized files and resources.

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-2019-3423?

CVE-2019-3423 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in ZTE Corporation C520V21, published on 18 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

permission and access control vulnerability, which exists in V2.1.14 and below versions of C520V21 smart camera devices. An attacker can construct a URL for directory traversal and access to other unauthorized files or resources.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-3423?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ztehome C520v21 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3423?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-3423 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2019-3423 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-3423 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x5qm-gqhh-x7g4.

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