CVE-2026-50093 in Siveillance Control
Summary
by MITRE • 09/08/2026
A vulnerability has been identified in Siveillance Control Pro V3.0 (All versions < V3.0.12.2173), Siveillance Control Pro V4.0 (All versions < V4.0.9.2178), Siveillance Control V3.0 (All versions < V3.0.22.2177), Siveillance Control V4.0 (All versions < V4.0.11.2177). A vulnerability in the OIS web module allows an attacker to upload arbitrary files to the server. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain root access on the host system, potentially leading to a full compromise of the affected OIS environment.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/08/2026
The identified security flaw resides within the Online Inspection System (OIS) web module of Siveillance Control software versions 3.0 and 4.0 prior to their respective patch releases V3.0.12.2173, V4.0.9.2178, V3.0.22.2177, and V4.0.11.2177. This vulnerability is classified as an insecure direct object reference or improper input validation issue that permits unauthenticated or low-privileged users to bypass file upload restrictions. Specifically, the application fails to adequately sanitize filenames or validate file types during the ingestion process of uploaded content into the OIS web interface. By exploiting this deficiency, a remote attacker can craft malicious requests containing executable scripts or shell code disguised as legitimate media files, thereby tricking the server into storing these artifacts in accessible directories with elevated permissions.
From a technical perspective, this flaw aligns closely with CWE-434, which describes the unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type, and CWE-20, indicating improper input validation. The mechanism allows for arbitrary file write operations that extend beyond standard document storage into system-critical paths or web-accessible directories where execution privileges are granted. Once these malicious files are successfully uploaded to the server's filesystem, they can be invoked through subsequent HTTP requests directed at their specific URLs. This capability transforms a simple data ingestion error into a critical remote code execution vector, as the attacker gains the ability to run arbitrary commands with the same privileges as the web service process running on the host system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to its potential for full system compromise. Successful exploitation does not merely result in unauthorized access to sensitive video surveillance data or configuration files; it enables an attacker to escalate privileges to root level on the underlying operating system. This escalation occurs because many industrial control systems and specialized management platforms run their web services with high-level administrative rights to facilitate necessary hardware interactions and database operations. Consequently, once root access is achieved, the attacker can install persistent backdoors, modify system configurations, exfiltrate proprietary data from connected cameras or sensors, and pivot laterally across the network infrastructure controlled by Siveillance systems. This represents a catastrophic failure of security boundaries in environments where operational continuity and physical safety are paramount.
In terms of threat modeling, this vulnerability maps to MITRE ATT&CK technique T1505.003, Server Software Component: Web Shell, as well as T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter for subsequent execution phases. The attack path involves initial access via the web interface followed by privilege escalation and persistence mechanisms that allow long-term control over the industrial environment. Organizations relying on these specific versions of Siveillance Control Pro and V are exposed to significant risk, particularly if the management interfaces are accessible from untrusted networks or lack robust network segmentation controls.
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediate action is required to update all affected instances of Siveveillance Control software to version 3.0.12.2173 or later for the v3.0 branch and version 4.0.9.2178 or later for the v4.0 branch, along with their corresponding V series updates at versions 3.0.22.2177 and 4.0.11.2177 respectively. These patches include rigorous input validation logic that restricts allowed file extensions to a strict whitelist of safe media types and implements proper sanitization of filenames to prevent directory traversal or executable extension injection. In addition to applying the vendor-provided patch, administrators should enforce network-level restrictions by ensuring that OIS web interfaces are not exposed directly to the internet but are instead placed behind firewalls with access limited to authorized management stations only. Implementing strict file upload policies and monitoring server logs for unusual HTTP POST requests can further reduce the attack surface while waiting for official updates to be deployed across all affected endpoints.