CVE-2017-9828

Critical

Published: 23/06/2017(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

'/cgi-bin/admin/testserver.cgi' of the web service in most VIVOTEK Network Cameras is vulnerable to shell command injection, allowing remote attackers to execute any shell command as root via a crafted HTTP request.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to take control of the cameras and their configuration.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the camera firmware to the latest version that mitigates this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.

Original NVD description (English source)

'/cgi-bin/admin/testserver.cgi' of the web service in most of the VIVOTEK Network Cameras is vulnerable to shell command injection, which allows remote attackers to execute any shell command as root via a crafted HTTP request. This vulnerability is already verified on VIVOTEK Network Camera IB8369/FD8164/FD816BA; most others have similar firmware that may be affected. An attack uses shell metacharacters in the senderemail parameter.