CVE-2017-18483 in SP1 HD Wireless Camera
Summary
by MITRE
ANNKE SP1 HD wireless camera 3.4.1.1604071109 devices allow XSS via a crafted SSID.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/21/2023
The ANNKE SP1 HD wireless camera model represents a consumer-grade security device that incorporates wireless networking capabilities for video surveillance applications. This particular device version 3.4.1.1604071109 contains a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability that stems from improper input validation within the device's wireless configuration interface. The vulnerability specifically manifests when the device processes a crafted Service Set Identifier or SSID parameter, which is commonly used to name wireless networks and is typically managed through the device's web-based administrative portal.
The technical flaw resides in the device's failure to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input when handling SSID values within its web interface. When an attacker crafts a malicious SSID string containing script tags or other executable code, the device fails to validate or filter this input before rendering it in the browser context. This allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes within the context of a logged-in administrator's browser session, potentially enabling unauthorized access to the device configuration, data exfiltration, or further exploitation of the network.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple injection attacks, as it provides a potential entry point for attackers to compromise the entire surveillance network. The vulnerability can be exploited through social engineering or by compromising wireless networks that the device connects to, making it particularly dangerous in environments where these devices are deployed without proper network segmentation or monitoring. The attack vector requires minimal privileges since the device's web interface typically allows configuration changes through simple web forms, and the vulnerability affects the device's management interface rather than requiring physical access or advanced exploitation techniques.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting and maps to attack techniques within the ATT&CK framework under T1212 Exploitation for Credential Access and T1566 Phishing. The device's configuration interface likely uses standard web technologies such as html forms and javascript for user interaction, making it susceptible to classic XSS attack patterns. Organizations deploying such devices should implement network segmentation to isolate these devices from critical infrastructure, apply firmware updates when available, and consider network monitoring to detect unusual traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, the vulnerability highlights the importance of proper input validation in embedded web interfaces, a principle emphasized by security standards such as OWASP Top 10 and NIST SP 800-53 controls for application security.
The vulnerability demonstrates a critical gap in security testing for IoT devices, particularly those with web-based management interfaces. Many manufacturers of consumer-grade security devices lack comprehensive security testing processes that would identify such input validation flaws before deployment. The attack surface is particularly concerning because these devices are often deployed in environments where they may be accessed by multiple users or remain exposed to untrusted networks, creating additional attack vectors for exploitation. Network administrators should implement monitoring solutions to detect potential exploitation attempts, as the vulnerability may not be immediately apparent through standard vulnerability scanning tools that focus on more traditional network-based attacks rather than application-level flaws in device management interfaces.