HIGH

CVE-2018-16946

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

11.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

LG LNB*, LND*, LNU*, and LNV* smart network camera devices have broken access control. Attackers are able to download /updownload/t.report (aka Log & Report) files and download backup files (via download.php) without authenticating. These backup files contain user credentials and configuration information for the camera device. An attacker is able to discover the backup filename via reading the system logs or report data, or just by brute-forcing the backup filename pattern. It may be possible to authenticate to the admin account with the admin password.

Technical details

Published
9/12/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16946?

LG LNB*, LND*, LNU*, and LNV* smart network camera devices have broken access control. Attackers are able to download /updownload/t.report (aka Log & Report) files and download backup files (via download.php) without authenticating. These backup files contain user credentials and configuration information for the camera device. An attacker is able to discover the backup filename via reading the system logs or report data, or just by brute-forcing the backup filename pattern. It may be possible to authenticate to the admin account with the admin password.

Is CVE-2018-16946 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-16946 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 11.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-16946?

CVE-2018-16946 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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