CVE-2023-38027Network attack vector

Unauthenticated command execution via hidden Telnet function

Published Aug 28, 2023 · Updated Oct 14, 2024

OS command injection in SPOTCAM CO., LTD. SpotCam Sense 2.2044 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via Telnet. The hidden Telnet function passes attacker-controlled input to an operating-system command context without neutralizing command syntax. No authentication or user interaction is required, and successful exploitation grants command execution on the camera or interrupts its service.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability1.59%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in SPOTCAM CO., LTD. SpotCam Sense 2.2044 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via Telnet. The hidden Telnet function passes attacker-controlled input to an operating-system command context without neutralizing command syntax. No authentication or user interaction is required, and successful exploitation grants command execution on the camera or interrupts its service.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-38027
Published
Aug 28, 2023
Updated
Oct 14, 2024
Vendor
SPOTCAM CO., LTD.
Product
SpotCam Sense
Classifications
CWE-78, CAPEC-88, T1059.008
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 28, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Oct 14, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=2.2044

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

SPOTCAM CO., LTD. · SpotCam Senseversion=2.2044

Published CVSS scores

9.8TWCERT/CCCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CAPEC-88OS Command Injection
T1059.008Command and Scripting Interpreter: Network Device CLI

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