Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects Sony IPELA Network Camera firmware reported as 1.82.01. A remote unauthenticated attacker could crash the camera or run code on it through the FTP client web function. The supplied sources identify a fixed Sony firmware version, 1.88.0.0.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any exposed camera estate. The risk is high because the flaw can enable remote code execution without authentication, and public exploit material exists. Prioritize internet-facing or externally reachable cameras first.
Technical view
The vulnerability is a CWE-787 stack buffer overflow in the ftpclient.cgi endpoint. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.3 because exploitation is network-reachable, low complexity, and requires no privileges or user interaction. Public exploit material exists, but the bundle does not show confirmed active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Sony IPELA cameras running affected firmware are reachable from untrusted networks. The source bundle is inconsistent on affected version metadata, so validate exact model and firmware before scoping.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes an ExploitDB reference and third-party disclosure, supporting public exploit availability. KEV is false, and no cited source confirms in-the-wild exploitation.
Researcher notes
Use non-invasive validation. The affected metadata lists version “0” while the title and description identify 1.82.01, so researchers should preserve that ambiguity in reports. Do not infer additional models beyond Sony IPELA and the cited Sony product context.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade applicable Sony IPELA cameras to Sony firmware 1.88.0.0.
- Confirm the firmware applies to the exact deployed model before installing.
- Remove camera management interfaces from internet exposure.
- Restrict access to trusted administration networks only.
- Check Sony guidance for any model-specific hardening instructions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Sony IPELA camera models and firmware versions.
- Flag devices running firmware 1.82.01 for priority review.
- Confirm whether firmware 1.88.0.0 is installed where applicable.
- Review exposure of the web management interface.
- Check logs for unusual requests to ftpclient.cgi.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-48842CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Fixed in 1.88.0.0CVE reference, VulnCheck · patch
- Zero Science Lab DisclosureCVE reference, VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- Product web pageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 Remote Stack Buffer Overflow via ftpclient.cgiCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Write
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