CVE-2024-6248: cam v3 Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

Wyze Cam v3 Cloud Infrastructure Improper Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Wyze Cam v3 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the run_action_batch endpoint of the cloud infrastructure. The issue results from the use of the device's MAC address as a sole credential for authentication. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-22393.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wyze	cam_v3_firmware	< 4.36.11.8391
wyze	cam_v3	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://forums.wyze.com/t/security-advisory/289256

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-839/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6248? +

Wyze Cam v3 Cloud Infrastructure Improper Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Wyze Cam v3 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the run_action_batch endpoint of the cloud infrastructure. The issue results from the use of the device's MAC address as a sole credential for authentication. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-22393. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-6248? +

CVE-2024-6248 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6248? +

CVE-2024-6248 affects products from wyze, specifically: cam_v3, cam_v3_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6248? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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