Directory Traversal Vulnerability in JVC VN-T IP-Camera Products
CVE-2016-15055

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Jvc (jvckenwood)

Status
Ip-camera (vn-t216vpru)
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-15055?

JVC VN-T IP-camera models, specifically the VN-T216VPRU with firmware versions up to 2016-08-22, are susceptible to a directory traversal vulnerability in the checkcgi endpoint. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to send crafted requests which manipulate the user-controlled file parameter. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can gain unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the device, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

IP-Camera (VN-T216VPRU) 0 < 2016-08-22

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-15055 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40282
exploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20170713051843/http://www.bla...
technical-description
http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/tech_desc.jsp?model_id...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Yakir Wizman
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CVE-2016-15055 : Directory Traversal Vulnerability in JVC VN-T IP-Camera Products