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Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects a specific Beward N100 IP camera firmware version. A logged-in attacker could make the camera disclose arbitrary system files, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or account data. It requires credentials, but public exploit information exists, so exposed or weakly protected camera management interfaces should be treated as a priority.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where affected cameras are internet-facing, used in sensitive facilities, or managed with weak credentials. For isolated cameras with strong access controls, treat as a scheduled but important hardening task.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25246 is an authenticated arbitrary file disclosure issue in Beward N100 H.264 VGA IP Camera firmware M2.1.6.04C014. The CVE describes abuse of the READ.filePath parameter through file-read functionality or SendCGICMD API to access system files. It is mapped to CWE-22 and scored CVSS 8.8.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Beward N100 H.264 VGA IP Camera firmware M2.1.6.04C014. Risk increases when the camera administration interface is reachable from untrusted networks or uses shared, weak, or compromised credentials.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes an ExploitDB entry and Zero Science Lab disclosure, indicating public exploit knowledge. The vulnerability requires authenticated access and low attack complexity. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports an authenticated arbitrary file disclosure in one named firmware version. Public exploit and third-party advisory references exist, but the provided sources do not name a vendor patch, fixed version, or active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and isolate affected Beward N100 cameras running M2.1.6.04C014.
- Restrict camera management access to trusted admin networks or VPN.
- Remove internet exposure for camera administration interfaces.
- Rotate camera credentials and remove shared or default accounts.
- Check Beward guidance for firmware updates or vendor-recommended remediation.
- Monitor for suspicious authenticated file-read or CGI activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Beward N100 IP cameras in the environment.
- Confirm firmware version on each identified camera.
- Verify management interfaces are not exposed to untrusted networks.
- Review logs for suspicious authenticated access to system files.
- Track whether Beward has published applicable firmware or mitigation guidance.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46320CVE reference · exploit
- Beward Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- Zero Science Lab Disclosure (ZSL-2019-5511)CVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
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