CVE-2024-6248 Wyze Cam v3 Cloud Infrastructure Improper Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published 22 Nov 2024 Updated 4 Dec 2024

Network-adjacent attackers can execute arbitrary code as root on Wyze Cam v3 devices by bypassing authentication via MAC address spoofing.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-6248?

CVE-2024-6248 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Wyze Cam v3, published on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Wyze Cam v3 Cloud Infrastructure Improper Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Wyze Cam v3 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the run_action_batch endpoint of the cloud infrastructure. The issue results from the use of the device's MAC address as a sole credential for authentication. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-22393.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6248?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wyze Cam V3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6248?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6248 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-2024-6248 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6248 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qf3j-7fmq-f4pr.