Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in MotionEye and MotionEyeOS
CVE-2021-44255

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Motioneye Project

Status
Motioneye
Motioneyeos
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 January 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 14%

What is CVE-2021-44255?

An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in MotionEye versions up to 0.42.1 and MotionEyeOS versions up to 20200606 allows attackers to upload a malicious configuration backup file. This backup file can contain a crafted Python pickle file, enabling the execution of arbitrary code on the affected server. It poses significant risks for users running these software versions, as it may lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of the server environment.

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.

motioneye-authenticated-RCE
Created by pizza-power

References

https://www.pizzapower.me/2021/10/09/self-hosted-security...
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https://github.com/ccrisan/motioneyeos/issues/2843
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EPSS Score

14% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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