Remote Command Injection Vulnerability in GeoVision IP Devices
CVE-2018-25118

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Geovision Inc.

Status
Gv-bx1500
Gv-mfd1501
Geovision Embedded Ip Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25118?

GeoVision embedded IP devices, specifically the GV-BX1500 and GV-MFD1501 models, are susceptible to a remote command injection flaw via the/PictureCatch.cgi endpoint. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected devices remotely. Observations indicate that this security issue has been actively exploited in the wild, highlighting the urgent need for device owners to address this vulnerability promptly.

Affected Version(s)

GeoVision embedded IP devices 0

GV-BX1500 0

GV-MFD1501 0

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-2018-25118 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2018-25118 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43982
exploit
https://github.com/mcw0/PoC/blob/fb06efe05b7e240dc88ff31e...
exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/geovision-command-in...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
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

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CVE-2018-25118 : Remote Command Injection Vulnerability in GeoVision IP Devices