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CVE-2020-27557: Unprotected Storage of Credentials vulnerability in BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921 allows loc...

Unprotected Storage of Credentials vulnerability in BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921 allows local users to gain access to the video streaming username and password via SQLite files containing plain text credentials.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE affects a BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 IP camera firmware version from 2018. Credentials for video streaming are stored in plaintext SQLite files, so someone with local access to the device filesystem could recover them and view or reuse the stream credentials.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted device-hardening issue, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize inventory, access restriction, and replacement planning for affected cameras because exposed video credentials can create privacy and surveillance risk.

Technical view

CVE-2020-27557 is an unprotected credential storage issue in BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921. The disclosed impact is local access to video streaming username and password values through SQLite files containing plaintext credentials. The provided sources do not include CVSS, CWE mapping, patch status, or remote exploitation details.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to environments running BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 devices on firmware 20180921, especially where local device access, maintenance access, or prior device compromise is possible.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The described access path is local, not remote. Evidence is insufficient to claim internet-scale exploitation or a public exploit chain.

Researcher notes

The record is sparse: no CVSS, no CWE list, and no patch details are provided. Analysis should stay scoped to plaintext credential storage in local SQLite files for the named firmware and avoid assuming remote exploitability.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 cameras and firmware versions in use.
  • Check vendor or maintainer guidance for firmware updates or supported replacement options.
  • Restrict physical, shell, and maintenance access to affected camera devices.
  • Segment camera networks from user and business-critical systems.
  • Rotate video streaming credentials after remediation or suspected local access.
  • Consider replacing unsupported devices if no trusted firmware fix exists.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether deployed devices match firmware 20180921.
  • Review asset inventory for BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 camera models.
  • During authorized assessment, verify whether streaming credentials are stored plaintext.
  • Check who can obtain local filesystem access to affected devices.
  • Review logs and access records for unusual local maintenance activity.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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