Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw could let someone with strong local access to an affected Netatmo indoor camera run commands on the device. The business risk is device compromise, not broad remote takeover based on the provided CVSS. Exact vulnerable firmware and fix details are incomplete in the sources.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate IoT risk requiring inventory and firmware verification. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but cameras can become persistence or privacy risk points if locally compromised.
Technical view
CVE-2019-17101 is a CWE-77 command injection issue from unsanitized input in Netatmo Smart Indoor Camera firmware. CVSS v3.1 is 5.7 with local attack vector, low complexity, high privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The exact affected version range is not specified.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Netatmo Smart Indoor Camera devices run older or unverified firmware. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs, exact versions, or a confirmed fixed release, so asset inventory is essential.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show KEV listing or active exploitation. CVSS indicates exploitation requires local access and high privileges, which reduces internet-scale risk but still matters for shared, unmanaged, or physically accessible camera deployments.
Researcher notes
Public details identify command injection but do not provide a precise vulnerable version range, CPE mapping, or remediation version. Avoid assuming remote exploitability; the CVSS vector is local with high privileges required.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Netatmo Smart Indoor Camera deployments and record firmware versions.
- Check Netatmo guidance for fixed firmware or vendor-recommended mitigations.
- Update camera firmware where vendor-supported updates are available.
- Restrict administrative and local access to camera management interfaces.
- Segment cameras from sensitive business systems and user workstations.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployed cameras match the affected product name.
- Compare installed firmware against current Netatmo vendor guidance.
- Review network placement for camera isolation from sensitive assets.
- Check administrative access controls for shared or weakly managed credentials.
- Monitor affected devices for unexpected reboots, configuration changes, or outbound connections.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.53.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://labs.bitdefender.com/2020/04/cracking-the-netatmo-smart-indoor-security-camera/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.