CVE-2016-15055
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-12
Last updated on: 2025-11-12
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| jvc | vn-t_ip_camera | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a directory traversal flaw in the firmware of JVC VN-T IP-camera models up to version 2016-08-22. It exists in the checkcgi endpoint, which accepts a user-controlled file parameter. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this to read arbitrary files on the device.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can read arbitrary files on the affected IP camera device without authentication. This could lead to exposure of sensitive information stored on the device, potentially compromising privacy and security.