Critical RCE Vulnerability Discovered in motionEye v0.43.1b4 (CVE Pending)
Security researchers uncover unauthenticated remote code execution flaw in motionEye surveillance software. Patch immediately to prevent system compromise.
Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw in motionEye Surveillance Software
Security researchers have identified a severe unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in motionEye v0.43.1b4, a popular open-source video surveillance system. The flaw, disclosed via Exploit-DB, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable systems without authentication, posing a significant risk to deployments.
Technical Details
The vulnerability resides in motionEye’s web interface, where improper input validation enables attackers to inject malicious payloads via crafted HTTP requests. While specific technical details remain limited pending a CVE assignment, the exploit leverages a weakness in the application’s handling of user-supplied data, leading to full system compromise.
Key attack vectors include:
- Unauthenticated access: No credentials required to exploit the flaw.
- Remote exploitation: Attackers can trigger the vulnerability over the network.
- Privilege escalation risk: Successful exploitation may grant root-level access.
Impact Analysis
motionEye is widely used for home and enterprise surveillance, often deployed on Linux-based systems (e.g., Raspberry Pi). The RCE flaw exposes affected instances to:
- Unauthorized system control: Attackers can execute commands, install malware, or pivot to internal networks.
- Data exfiltration: Sensitive footage or system files may be stolen.
- Botnet recruitment: Compromised devices could be enslaved for DDoS attacks or cryptomining.
Recommendations
- Immediate Patch: Monitor the motionEye GitHub repository for updates and apply fixes as soon as they become available.
- Network Segmentation: Isolate motionEye instances from critical infrastructure until patched.
- Access Controls: Restrict network access to the web interface via firewalls or VPNs.
- Monitoring: Deploy intrusion detection systems (IDS) to detect exploitation attempts.
Security teams should prioritize remediation, as proof-of-concept exploits are likely to emerge rapidly. A CVE identifier is expected to be assigned shortly, enabling formal tracking and vulnerability management.
Original exploit details: Exploit-DB #52481