CVE-2007-5213 in 2100 Network Camera
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the AXIS 2100 Network Camera 2.02 with firmware 2.43 and earlier allow remote attackers to perform actions as administrators, as demonstrated by (1) an SMTP server change through the conf_SMTP_MailServer1 parameter to ServerManager.srv and (2) a hostname change through the conf_Network_HostName parameter on the Network page.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/02/2017
The CVE-2007-5213 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw affecting the AXIS 2100 Network Camera running firmware versions 2.43 and earlier. This vulnerability resides in the camera's web-based administration interface, specifically targeting the ServerManager.srv and Network configuration pages. The flaw stems from the absence of proper authentication checks and anti-CSRF mechanisms in the affected web application components, allowing unauthorized remote attackers to execute privileged administrative actions without proper authorization. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it enables attackers to manipulate critical network configuration parameters that control the camera's communication and identification within the network infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of HTTP requests that target specific configuration parameters within the camera's web interface. Attackers can construct malicious web pages or exploit existing web content that automatically submits requests to the camera's configuration endpoints. The two primary attack vectors involve changing the SMTP mail server configuration through the conf_SMTP_MailServer1 parameter and modifying the hostname through the conf_Network_HostName parameter. These parameters are processed by the ServerManager.srv component for email configuration and the Network page for system identification respectively. The lack of anti-CSRF tokens or session validation mechanisms means that legitimate administrative requests can be forged and executed by unauthorized parties.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple configuration changes, as it fundamentally compromises the security posture of network camera deployments. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain unauthorized administrative control over the camera, potentially enabling further reconnaissance and lateral movement within the network. The SMTP server change attack vector allows for the redirection of security alerts and notifications to attacker-controlled mail servers, effectively disabling security monitoring capabilities. The hostname modification capability can be leveraged to create confusion within network management systems and potentially facilitate more sophisticated attacks. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses cross-site request forgery vulnerabilities, and represents a significant weakness in the camera's web application security model.
The exploitation of this vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of implementing proper CSRF protection mechanisms in networked devices, particularly those with administrative interfaces. The affected AXIS 2100 cameras lack basic security controls such as anti-CSRF tokens, referer header validation, or session-based authentication checks that would prevent unauthorized request execution. This vulnerability also ties into ATT&CK technique T1566, which covers social engineering attacks that can lead to privilege escalation through web application exploitation. Organizations deploying network cameras and other IoT devices must ensure that these systems implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability highlights the need for regular firmware updates and security assessments of networked devices, as the affected firmware versions were released prior to comprehensive security hardening practices that are now standard in the industry. The impact of such vulnerabilities can be severe in enterprise environments where these cameras may be used for security monitoring and surveillance, potentially creating blind spots in network security infrastructure.