Overview
CVE-2025-35452 is a critical security vulnerability that affects PTZOptics and possibly other ValueHD-based pan-tilt-zoom cameras. The crux of the vulnerability lies in these devices using default, shared credentials for their administrative web interface, thus making them an easy target for potential attackers. In the realm of cybersecurity, this vulnerability matters greatly as it opens up a potential avenue for system compromise or data leakage, putting both personal and professional data at risk.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-35452
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network-based
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
PTZOptics Cameras | All Versions
ValueHD-based Cameras | All Versions
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of the default, shared credentials used by the administrative web interface of the affected cameras. An attacker could utilize these credentials to gain unauthorized access to the system. Once access is gained, the attacker could then execute arbitrary code, manipulate the system, or extract sensitive information. The absence of required user interaction or special privileges makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using a simple HTTP request:
GET /admin HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Authorization: Basic [Base64 encoded default credentials]
User-Agent: curl/7.64.1
Accept: */*In this example, the attacker sends a GET request to the administrative web interface (“/admin”) of the targeted camera. The “Authorization” header contains the Base64 encoded default credentials, granting the attacker unauthorized access to the system.
Mitigation
The best course of action to mitigate this vulnerability is to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. Until the patch is released, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can help detect and prevent potential attacks. Additionally, changing the default credentials of the administrative web interface to unique, strong passwords can help safeguard the system against unauthorized access.
