CVE-2018-3890

Name: CVE-2018-3890
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-02T17:29:00.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3890 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the firmware update functionality of Yi Home Camera 27US 1.8.7.0D. A specially crafted file can cause a logic flaw and command injection, resulting in code execution. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the firmware update functionality of Yi Home Camera 27US 1.8.7.0D. A specially crafted file can cause a logic flaw and command injection, resulting in code execution. An attacker can insert an SD card to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.67%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yitechnology	Yi Home Camera Firmware	1.8.7.0d

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0565Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0565Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3890?

How severe is CVE-2018-3890?

CVE-2018-3890 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3890?

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