CVE-2018-10662
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2018-10662 is an exposed insecure interface vulnerability in multiple Axis IP camera models that allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive configuration data and potentially execute arbitrary code. This affects numerous Axis camera models running vulnerable firmware versions. Organizations using affected cameras for surveillance or security monitoring are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Multiple Axis IP Camera models (see Axis advisory for complete list)
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of camera system leading to unauthorized video access, camera manipulation, lateral movement to internal networks, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to camera feeds, configuration tampering, and potential denial of service affecting surveillance operations.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and access controls, though exposed interfaces remain vulnerable to targeted attacks.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit code available on Exploit-DB (45100). Attack requires network access to camera interface.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Firmware 5.80.1 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.axis.com/files/faq/Advisory_ACV-128401.pdf
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download latest firmware from Axis support portal. 2. Backup camera configuration. 3. Upload firmware via web interface. 4. Reboot camera. 5. Restore configuration if needed.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate cameras on separate VLAN with strict firewall rules limiting access to management interfaces.
Disable Unnecessary Services
allDisable VAPIX API if not required for functionality.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls allowing only authorized management systems to communicate with cameras
- Deploy network monitoring and intrusion detection specifically for camera traffic patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check firmware version via web interface (Setup > System Options > Support > System Overview) and compare to version 5.80.1Check Version:
curl -s http://[camera-ip]/axis-cgi/admin/param.cgi?action=list&group=Properties.Firmware.VersionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm firmware version is 5.80.1 or later and test VAPIX API endpoints for restricted access📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to VAPIX API endpoints
- Configuration changes without authentication
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to camera management ports (80/443)
- Requests to sensitive VAPIX endpoints from unauthorized sources
SIEM Query:
source_ip=* AND (dest_port=80 OR dest_port=443) AND (uri_path="/axis-cgi/*" OR user_agent="*curl*" OR user_agent="*wget*") AND NOT src_ip IN [authorized_management_ips]🔗 References
- https://blog.vdoo.com/2018/06/18/vdoo-discovers-significant-vulnerabilities-in-axis-cameras/
- https://www.axis.com/files/faq/Advisory_ACV-128401.pdf
- https://www.axis.com/files/sales/ACV-128401_Affected_Product_List.pdf
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45100/
- https://blog.vdoo.com/2018/06/18/vdoo-discovers-significant-vulnerabilities-in-axis-cameras/
- https://www.axis.com/files/faq/Advisory_ACV-128401.pdf
- https://www.axis.com/files/sales/ACV-128401_Affected_Product_List.pdf
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45100/
