CVE-2018-20955 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Swann SWWHD-INTCAM-HD devices have the twipc root password, leading to FTP access as root. NOTE: all affected customers were migrated by 2020-08-31.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Swann	Swwhd-Intcam-Hd Firmware	-
Swann	Swwhd-Intcam-Hd	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/hacking-swann-home-security-cameraExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.swann.com/au/safe-by-swann-upgrade
https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/hacking-swann-home-security-cameraExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.swann.com/au/safe-by-swann-upgrade

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-20955?

CVE-2018-20955 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Swann SWWHD-INTCAM-HD devices have the twipc root password, leading to FTP access as root. NOTE: all affected customers were migrated by 2020-08-31.

How severe is CVE-2018-20955?

CVE-2018-20955 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20955?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Swann Swwhd-Intcam-Hd Firmware, Swann Swwhd-Intcam-Hd.