CVE-2017-2833: foscam c1_firmware Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-2833 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Command Injection vulnerability in foscam c1_firmware. EPSS estimates a 4.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 24-04-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the web management interface used by the Foscam C1 Indoor HD Camera running application firmware 2.52.2.37. A specially crafted HTTP request can allow for a user to inject arbitrary shell characters resulting in command injection during the boot process. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker needs to send an HTTP request and reboot the device.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.