CVE-2017-12413 in 2100
Summary
by MITRE
AXIS 2100 devices 2.43 have XSS via the URI, possibly related to admin/admin.shtml.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/14/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-12413 affects AXIS 2100 series network video cameras running firmware version 2.43 and potentially earlier versions. This security flaw represents a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web interfaces. The vulnerability specifically manifests through the URI parameter handling within the device's web management interface, making it particularly concerning for network security administrators who rely on these devices for surveillance operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding within the web server component of the AXIS 2100 device. When users navigate to the admin/admin.shtml management page or other web interfaces, the device fails to properly sanitize user-supplied URI parameters before incorporating them into web responses. This allows attackers to craft malicious URLs that, when accessed by authenticated users, execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the victim's browser context. The vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws where web applications fail to properly validate or encode user-controllable data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it provides attackers with the ability to perform session hijacking, steal administrative credentials, and potentially gain full control over the device. An attacker could craft malicious URIs that redirect authenticated administrators to phishing pages or inject malicious code that captures login credentials. The implications are particularly severe in surveillance environments where these devices often handle sensitive video feeds and security-related data. This vulnerability could enable attackers to compromise entire security infrastructures by targeting these seemingly innocuous network cameras that serve as entry points for broader network infiltration.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should encompass multiple layers of defense including immediate firmware updates from AXIS to address the identified XSS flaw, network segmentation to limit access to these devices, and implementation of web application firewalls to detect and block malicious URI patterns. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive network scans to identify all affected devices and implement proper access controls limiting administrative access to only trusted network segments. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of validating all user inputs and properly encoding output data in web applications, principles that align with defense-in-depth strategies recommended in the MITRE ATT&CK framework for maintaining secure network infrastructure. Organizations should also consider implementing network monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous URI access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts against similar vulnerabilities.