CVE-2016-20016

Public Exploit

Description

MVPower CCTV DVR models, including TV-7104HE 1.8.4 115215B9 and TV7108HE, contain a web shell that is accessible via a /shell URI. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary operating system commands as root. This vulnerability has also been referred to as the "JAWS webserver RCE" because of the easily identifying HTTP response server field. Other firmware versions, at least from 2014 through 2019, can be affected. This was exploited in the wild in 2017 through 2022.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 51.17% Top 5%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-20016?
CVE-2016-20016 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-20016?
To fix CVE-2016-20016, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-20016 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-20016 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~51% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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