CVE-2025-12351
📋 TL;DR
Honeywell S35 Series Cameras have an authorization bypass vulnerability in the user controller key that allows attackers to escalate privileges to admin functionality. This affects all Honeywell S35 camera models running vulnerable firmware versions. Attackers could gain administrative control over affected cameras.
💻 Affected Systems
- Honeywell S35 Pinhole/Kit Camera
- Honeywell S35 AI Fisheye & Dual Sensor Camera
- Honeywell S35 Micro Dome Camera
- Honeywell S35 Full Color Eyeball & Bullet Camera
- Honeywell S35 Thermal Camera
⚠️ 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 with admin access, allowing video stream manipulation, configuration changes, and potential lateral movement to connected systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to camera feeds, configuration tampering, and potential denial of service through camera settings manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and access controls, though camera functionality could still be compromised.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of the user controller key mechanism but no authentication is needed once the vulnerability is understood.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: S35 Pinhole/Kit Camera: 2025.08.28, S35 AI Fisheye & Dual Sensor/Micro Dome/Full Color Eyeball & Bullet Camera: 2025.08.22, S35 Thermal Camera: 2025.08.26
Vendor Advisory: https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/product-security
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Identify camera model and current firmware version. 2. Download appropriate firmware update from Honeywell support portal. 3. Upload firmware to camera via web interface. 4. Apply update and verify successful installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate cameras on separate VLAN with strict firewall rules limiting access to management interfaces.
Access Control Lists
allImplement IP-based restrictions to camera management interfaces allowing only authorized administrative systems.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove cameras from internet-facing networks immediately
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check firmware version in camera web interface under System > Information or similar menu.Check Version:
No CLI command - check via web interface or camera management softwareVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm firmware version matches patched versions: 2025.08.28, 2025.08.22, or 2025.08.26 depending on model.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful admin access
- Configuration changes from unexpected IP addresses
- Unusual user privilege escalation events
Network Indicators:
- Unauthorized access to camera management ports (typically 80/443)
- Traffic patterns indicating privilege escalation attempts
SIEM Query:
source="camera_logs" AND (event="admin_login" OR event="config_change") AND user!="authorized_admin"