CVE-2024-8956: pt30x-sdi Missing Auth

Description

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an insufficient authentication issue. The camera does not properly enforce authentication to /cgi-bin/param.cgi when requests are sent without an HTTP Authorization header. The result is a remote and unauthenticated attacker can leak sensitive data such as usernames, password hashes, and configurations details. Additionally, the attacker can update individual configuration values or overwrite the whole file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Nov 4, 2024 Remediation due: Nov 25, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ptzoptics	pt30x-sdi_firmware	< 6.3.40
ptzoptics	pt30x-sdi	All
ptzoptics	pt30x-ndi-xx-g2_firmware	< 6.3.40
ptzoptics	pt30x-ndi-xx-g2	All

References

Exploits

https://www.labs.greynoise.io/grimoire/2024-10-31-sift-0-day-rce/

Other References

https://ptzoptics.com/firmware-changelog/ https://vulncheck.com/advisories/ptzoptics-insufficient-auth https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-8956 https://www.greynoise.io/blog/greynoise-intelligence-discovers-zero-day-vulnerabilities-in-live-streaming-cameras-with-the-help-of-ai

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8956? +

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an insufficient authentication issue. The camera does not properly enforce authentication to /cgi-bin/param.cgi when requests are sent without an HTTP Authorization header. The result is a remote and unauthenticated attacker can leak sensitive data such as usernames, password hashes, and configurations details. Additionally, the attacker can update individual configuration values or overwrite the whole file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-8956? +

CVE-2024-8956 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8956? +

CVE-2024-8956 affects products from ptzoptics, specifically: pt30x-ndi-xx-g2, pt30x-ndi-xx-g2_firmware, pt30x-sdi, pt30x-sdi_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8956? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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