# CVE-2017-9829: '/cgi-bin/admin/downloadMedias.cgi' of the web service in most of the VIVOTEK Network Cameras is vulnerable, which allows remote attackers t

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-06-23 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

'/cgi-bin/admin/downloadMedias.cgi' of the web service in most of the VIVOTEK Network Cameras is vulnerable, which allows remote attackers to read any file on the camera's Linux filesystem via a crafted HTTP request containing ".." sequences. This vulnerability is already verified on VIVOTEK Network Camera IB8369/FD8164/FD816BA; most others have similar firmware that may be affected.

## What to do

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## References

- https://blog.cal1.cn/post/An%20easy%20way%20to%20pwn%20most%20of%20the%20vivotek%20network%20cameras

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