CVE-2025-55810
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows physical attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root on Alaga Home Security WiFi Camera 3K devices by placing a specially named script file on an SD card. Attackers with physical access to the camera can gain complete control of the device. Only users of the specific Alaga camera model with vulnerable firmware are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Alaga Home Security WiFi Camera 3K (model S-CW2503C-H)
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of the security camera system, allowing attackers to disable surveillance, access video feeds, pivot to other network devices, or install persistent malware.
Likely Case
Physical attackers gaining root access to manipulate camera functionality, disable security features, or use the device as a foothold into the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if cameras are physically secured and SD card slots are disabled or monitored.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires physical access to insert SD card with specific script filename. No authentication bypass needed as it's a physical attack vector.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.alagaai.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Check vendor website for firmware updates. Consider replacing vulnerable devices if no fix is provided.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable SD Card Functionality
allRemove or disable SD card slots on cameras to prevent insertion of malicious scripts.
Physical Security Controls
allPlace cameras in physically secure locations where unauthorized access to SD card slots is prevented.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Physically secure cameras in tamper-resistant enclosures or elevated locations
- Disable or remove SD cards from all cameras and monitor for unauthorized insertion
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device label for model S-CW2503C-H, hardware V03, and firmware 1.4.2. Insert SD card with test script to verify vulnerability.Check Version:
Check device web interface or physical label for firmware versionVerify Fix Applied:
Check firmware version after update. Test with SD card containing script to confirm no root access is granted.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- SD card insertion events
- Unexpected root process execution
- Script execution from removable media
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from camera
- Changes to camera configuration
SIEM Query:
Search for process execution events with parent process from removable media paths or SD card mount points