CVE-2016-20016
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
90.6 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-10-19
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2016-20016?
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.
Is CVE-2016-20016 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2016-20016 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 90.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-20016?
CVE-2016-20016 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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