CVE-2024-48791
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in the Plug n Play Camera app allows remote attackers to access sensitive information through the firmware update process. Attackers can potentially retrieve confidential data from the device or system. All users of the affected app version are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Plug n Play Camera com.starvedia.mCamView.zwave
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of camera system, unauthorized access to video feeds, credential theft, and potential lateral movement to connected networks.
Likely Case
Exposure of sensitive configuration data, firmware details, or authentication credentials that could enable further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure with no critical system access if proper network segmentation and access controls are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
The GitHub reference contains detailed exploitation information showing the firmware update process leaks sensitive data.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: http://www.starvedia.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for security updates. 2. If update available, download from official app store. 3. Install update and verify version change.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate camera devices on separate VLAN to limit exposure
Disable Remote Firmware Updates
allPrevent automatic firmware updates if possible in app settings
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disconnect affected cameras from internet-facing networks
- Implement strict firewall rules to block unauthorized access to camera management ports
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check app version in Android settings > Apps > Plug n Play Camera > App infoCheck Version:
Not applicable for mobile apps - check via device settingsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify app version is no longer 5.5.1 after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual firmware update requests
- Unauthorized access to update endpoints
- Abnormal data transfers from camera
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected traffic to firmware update servers
- Unencrypted sensitive data in transit
SIEM Query:
source="camera_logs" AND (event="firmware_update" OR event="config_leak")