Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Hisilicon HiIpcam V100R003 exposes sensitive network and ADSL configuration data to unauthenticated remote attackers. The disclosed data can include usernames, passwords, DNS settings, and other network parameters. This is a confidentiality-focused issue with high business impact where affected devices are reachable from untrusted networks.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or third-party-accessible devices. The main risk is credential and network configuration exposure, which can enable follow-on access or infrastructure reconnaissance. Treat confirmed exposure as a credential incident.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25465 is an unauthenticated network information disclosure issue in Hisilicon HiIpcam V100R003. Sources describe directory traversal or directory listing exposure in the cgi-bin area, allowing access to sensitive configuration through the getadslattr.cgi endpoint. CVSS v4.0 is 8.7 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction.
Likely exposure
Organizations are exposed if they operate Hisilicon HiIpcam V100R003 devices, especially if administrative or CGI interfaces are internet-facing or reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data. A public ExploitDB reference exists, so proof-of-concept or exploit details are publicly available, but active exploitation is not confirmed by the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strongest for Hisilicon HiIpcam V100R003 only. The supplied sources do not name a vendor patch, fixed version, or broader affected product list. Avoid assuming OEM rebrands are affected without verification.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Hisilicon HiIpcam V100R003 devices in the environment.
- Remove affected device interfaces from internet exposure.
- Restrict access to trusted management networks only.
- Check Hisilicon or device OEM guidance for patches or firmware updates.
- Rotate exposed ADSL, device, and network credentials if compromise is possible.
- Monitor affected devices for unusual access to CGI resources.
Validation and detection
- Inventory camera and embedded-device firmware versions.
- Confirm whether any HiIpcam V100R003 interfaces are externally reachable.
- Review web access logs for suspicious CGI access patterns.
- Verify sensitive configuration files are not anonymously accessible.
- Confirm compensating network restrictions are enforced.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-47405CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Hisilicon HiIpcam V100R003 Information Disclosure via Directory TraversalCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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Password in Configuration File
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