CVE-2021-3616 Missing authorization in Smart Camera X3, X5, and C2E firmware

Critical 9.4 Published Updated

An unauthorized user can view device information and alter firmware or configuration on Lenovo Smart Cameras due to missing authorization checks.

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-2021-3616?

CVE-2021-3616 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Lenovo Smart Camera X3, X5, and C2E firmware, published on 17 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Smart Camera X3, X5, and C2E that could allow an unauthorized user to view device information, alter firmware content and device configuration. This vulnerability is the same as CNVD-2020-68651.

Weakness: CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-3616?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Lenovo Smart Camera C2e Firmware, Lenovo Smart Camera X3 Firmware, Lenovo Smart Camera X5 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3616?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-3616 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-2021-3616 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-3616 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qrw6-qjvm-cr2m.

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