CVE-2025-36529
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an OS command injection vulnerability in TB-eye network recorders and AHD recorders that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of these surveillance/recording devices and could lead to complete system compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- TB-eye network recorders
- TB-eye AHD recorders
⚠️ 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 system takeover, data exfiltration, lateral movement to other network devices, installation of persistent backdoors, and disruption of surveillance operations.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to recorded footage, system configuration changes, credential theft, and potential use as a foothold for further network attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, strong authentication controls, and monitoring in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated access but command injection vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.tbeye.com/topics/ahd/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check the vendor advisory for affected versions. 2. Download the latest firmware from TB-eye. 3. Backup device configuration. 4. Apply firmware update through web interface. 5. Restart device. 6. Verify update was successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate TB-eye devices from other network segments and restrict access to management interfaces.
Access Control Restrictions
allImplement strict authentication controls, use strong passwords, and limit administrative access to trusted IPs only.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from critical systems
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for suspicious command execution attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version against vendor advisory. Devices with vulnerable firmware versions are affected.Check Version:
Check version through device web interface or consult device documentation for CLI commandsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version has been updated to patched version specified in vendor advisory.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution patterns
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
- Suspicious process creation
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from recorder devices
- Traffic to unexpected ports or IPs
SIEM Query:
source="tbeye_recorder" AND (event_type="command_execution" OR process_name="sh" OR process_name="bash")