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CVE-2017-18377: An issue was discovered on Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM cameras.

An issue was discovered on Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM cameras. There is Command Injection in the set_ftp.cgi script via shell metacharacters in the pwd variable, as demonstrated by a set_ftp.cgi?svr=192.168.1.1&port=21&user=ftp URI.

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Plain-English summary

This vulnerability affects certain Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM devices. A vulnerable camera could let an unauthenticated attacker inject operating-system commands through an FTP settings CGI handler. That can mean full device takeover, but the public record does not provide precise vendor, model, firmware, CVSS, or patch details.

Executive priority

Prioritize finding and isolating exposed devices. The business risk is device takeover and use as a foothold into networks or surveillance infrastructure. Urgency is highest for internet-facing or unsupported cameras.

Technical view

CVE-2017-18377 is command injection in set_ftp.cgi, specifically the FTP password parameter, on Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM cameras. The linked research categorizes the issue as pre-auth root remote code execution. Public CVE metadata leaves affected vendor/product/version fields effectively unspecified.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where legacy WIFICAM/P2P IP cameras expose their embedded web interface to LAN, VPN, or the internet. Scope is hard to determine from the CVE record because affected models and firmware versions are not enumerated.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied bundle. Public research describes pre-auth root RCE, but the provided sources do not establish active exploitation. Treat internet-facing devices as urgent due to remote command execution potential.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports command injection and reported pre-auth root RCE, but asset matching is weak because the CVE lists no concrete vendor, product, version, CPE, CVSS, or remediation. Validation should focus on fingerprinting deployed devices and confirming exposure without running exploit tests.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and isolate any WIFICAM/P2P IP cameras in the environment.
  • Remove direct internet exposure to camera web interfaces.
  • Restrict camera management access to trusted admin networks only.
  • Check vendor or reseller firmware guidance for affected models.
  • Replace unsupported devices when no vendor fix is available.
  • Monitor perimeter controls for attempted access to vulnerable CGI paths.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory camera model names, firmware versions, and management URLs.
  • Confirm whether any camera interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review logs for suspicious requests to set_ftp.cgi and FTP settings changes.
  • Check vendor guidance against discovered firmware versions.
  • Verify firewall rules block unmanaged access to camera web services.
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Confidence
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