CVE-2018-20299

Name: CVE-2018-20299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-19T22:29:00.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20299 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in several Bosch Smart Home cameras (360 degree indoor camera and Eyes outdoor camera) with firmware before 6.52.4. A malicious client could potentially succeed in the unauthorized execution of code on the device via the network interface, because there is a buffer overflow in the RCP+ parser of the web server.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in several Bosch Smart Home cameras (360 degree indoor camera and Eyes outdoor camera) with firmware before 6.52.4. A malicious client could potentially succeed in the unauthorized execution of code on the device via the network interface, because there is a buffer overflow in the RCP+ parser of the web server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bosch	360-Indoor Camera Firmware	< 6.52.4
Bosch	Eyes Outdoor Camera Firmware	< 6.52.4

References

https://psirt.bosch.com/Advisory/BOSCH-2018-1203.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://psirt.bosch.com/Advisory/BOSCH-2018-1203.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20299?

How severe is CVE-2018-20299?

CVE-2018-20299 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20299?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST