Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-7698 exposes D-Link camera usernames and passwords because the mydlink+ app sends them unencrypted to cameras. Someone able to observe that traffic could take over the camera, view the video stream, or change settings without the owner noticing.
Executive priority
Prioritize if these cameras monitor sensitive areas, are used in regulated environments, or share networks with untrusted users. The business risk is privacy loss and unauthorized camera control, not confirmed widespread exploitation.
Technical view
The reported issue affects D-Link mydlink+ 3.8.5 build 259 used with DCS-933L 1.05.04 and DCS-934L 1.05.04 cameras. Credentials are transmitted in cleartext from the app to the camera, creating a credential interception risk. Public sources do not provide CVSS, CWE, or vendor patch details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where affected D-Link cameras are managed with the vulnerable mydlink+ app on networks where traffic can be observed, such as shared Wi-Fi, compromised LANs, or poorly segmented camera networks.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is stated in the provided sources, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Practical abuse requires access to observe app-to-camera network traffic, then reuse captured credentials to access the camera.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: affected CPEs are not populated, severity is unknown, and no vendor fix is cited. Treat the named app build and camera firmware versions as the confirmed scope unless D-Link guidance expands it.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory DCS-933L and DCS-934L cameras and mydlink+ app versions.
- Check D-Link guidance for updated app, firmware, or replacement options.
- Avoid managing cameras over shared or untrusted networks.
- Segment camera networks from user and guest networks.
- Change camera passwords after remediation or replacement.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether mydlink+ 3.8.5 build 259 is in use.
- Confirm camera models and firmware versions against the CVE description.
- Review controlled network traffic for cleartext credential exposure.
- Verify whether D-Link has later guidance for affected devices.
- Check CISA KEV status before prioritization meetings.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://blog.nickleghorn.com/2019/06/16/d-link-security-cameras-using-mydlink-app-leak-passwords/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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