CVE-2018-19070

Name: CVE-2018-19070
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-07T18:29:02.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19070 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on Foscam C2 devices with System Firmware 1.11.1.8 and Application Firmware 2.72.1.32, and Opticam i5 devices with System Firmware 1.5.2.11 and Application Firmware 2.21.1.128. They allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the usrName parameter of a CGIProxy.fcgi addAccount action.. EPSS estimates a 4.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Foscam C2 devices with System Firmware 1.11.1.8 and Application Firmware 2.72.1.32, and Opticam i5 devices with System Firmware 1.5.2.11 and Application Firmware 2.21.1.128. They allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the usrName parameter of a CGIProxy.fcgi addAccount action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.44%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opticam	I5 Application Firmware	2.21.1.128
Opticam	I5 System Firmware	1.5.2.11
Foscam	C2 Application Firmware	2.72.1.32
Foscam	C2 System Firmware	1.11.1.8

References

https://sintonen.fi/advisories/foscam-ip-camera-multiple-vulnerabilities.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://sintonen.fi/advisories/foscam-ip-camera-multiple-vulnerabilities.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19070?

How severe is CVE-2018-19070?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19070 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19070?

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Source: NVD / NIST