What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-20342?

CVE-2018-20342 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-20342?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-20342. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Sp012 CVE-2018-20342

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2018-12-21 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Sp012

6.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 21, 2018 - 18:29 nvd

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionNVD

The Floureon IP Camera SP012 provides a root terminal on a UART serial interface without proper access control. This allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

AnalysisAI

The Floureon IP Camera SP012 provides a root terminal on a UART serial interface without proper access control. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The Floureon IP Camera SP012 provides a root terminal on a UART serial interface without proper access control. This allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. Affected products include: Floureon Sp012.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.