CVE-2007-2680 in Network Camera Server VB100
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface in Canon Network Camera Server VB100 and VB101 with firmware 3.0 R69 and earlier, and VB150 with firmware 1.1 R39 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/18/2017
The CVE-2007-2680 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting Canon Network Camera Server models VB100, VB101, and VB150. This vulnerability resides within the management interface of these network cameras, which are widely deployed for surveillance and security monitoring purposes. The affected devices operate with firmware versions 3.0 R69 and earlier for VB100 and VB101 models, and firmware 1.1 R39 and earlier for the VB150 model. The vulnerability's severity stems from its remote exploitability, allowing attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML code without requiring physical access to the device or prior authentication. This flaw fundamentally compromises the integrity of the device's web-based management interface, which serves as the primary means for administrators to configure and monitor camera settings.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability occurs through unspecified input validation vectors within the management interface's web server component. When the affected camera processes user input through web forms, URL parameters, or other interface elements, it fails to properly sanitize or encode the data before rendering it back to the user's browser. This creates an environment where malicious payloads can be executed in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially allowing attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or execute unauthorized commands on the device. The vulnerability specifically targets the web interface's handling of user-supplied data, making it particularly dangerous for administrators who may inadvertently interact with compromised interfaces.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking, as it can enable complete compromise of the network camera's management functions. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could potentially gain unauthorized access to camera feeds, modify configuration settings, disable security features, or establish persistent access points within the network infrastructure. This threat is particularly concerning for organizations relying on these devices for security monitoring, as the vulnerability could be leveraged to create backdoors or to disable surveillance capabilities entirely. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers can target these devices from anywhere on the internet, making the attack surface significantly larger than traditional network security vulnerabilities. Organizations using these devices face potential exposure to credential theft, unauthorized surveillance access, and disruption of security monitoring operations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-2680 should focus on immediate firmware updates from Canon, as the vulnerability affects multiple generations of network camera servers. Organizations should implement network segmentation to isolate these devices from critical systems and establish monitoring for suspicious traffic patterns. Network administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads targeting the affected web interfaces. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and represents a clear violation of secure coding practices that should prevent unfiltered user input from being directly rendered in web contexts. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) as attackers may use the compromised interface to establish command and control channels or to perform reconnaissance activities. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any additional network camera models or devices that may be similarly affected by unpatched firmware versions.