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CVE-2017-2841: An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the web management interface used by the Foscam C1...

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the web management interface used by the Foscam C1 Indoor HD Camera running application firmware 2.52.2.37. A specially crafted HTTP request can allow for a user to inject arbitrary data in the "msmtprc" configuration file resulting in command execution. An attacker can simply send an HTTP request to the device to trigger this vulnerability.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue lets someone with access to the camera web management interface turn a configuration action into command execution on a Foscam C1 camera. For executives, the concern is device takeover, loss of video privacy, and use of cameras as footholds inside a network. Exposure is most likely where Foscam C1 cameras run firmware 2.52.2.37 and their web management interface is reachable by untrusted users or networks. Treat this as a high-priority remediation for any deployed Foscam C1 cameras, especially internet-reachable or shared-network devices. If no vendor-supported fix is available, reduce exposure quickly and plan replacement. Mitigation focus: Identify Foscam C1 cameras and record firmware versions.; Restrict web management access to trusted admin networks only.; Check Foscam or vendor guidance for fixed firmware or supported replacement options..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-2841Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
FoscamIndoor IP Camera C1 Seriesn/aListed
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