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CVE-2021-23847

9.8 · CRITICAL

A Missing Authentication in Critical Function in Bosch IP cameras allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to extract sensitive information or change settings of the camera by sending crafted requ…

Published Jun 9, 2021CWE-287EPSS 1.44%

Overview

CVE-2021-23847 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 9, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Missing Authentication in Critical Function in Bosch IP cameras allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to extract sensitive information or change settings of the camera by sending crafted requests to the device. Only devices of the CPP6, CPP7 and CPP7.3 family with firmware 7.70, 7.72, and 7.80 prior to B128 are affected by this vulnerability. Versions 7.62 or lower and INTEOX cameras are not affected.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23847?

CVE-2021-23847 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 9, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2021-23847?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-23847?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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