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Missing AuthenticationWeakness · CWE-306

CVE-2024-48791

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-10-14
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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84/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
An issue in Plug n Play Camera com.starvedia.mCamView.zwave 5.5.1 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the firmware update process

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

The Plug n Play Camera application (com.starvedia.mCamView.zwave v5.5.1) contains a vulnerability in its firmware update mechanism that allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information. This likely stems from insecure transmission, lack of proper authentication, or exposure of update files/endpoints that leak sensitive data such as credentials, firmware contents, or configuration details.

MitigationImplement secure firmware update mechanisms: use HTTPS/TLS for all update communications, implement proper server authentication with certificate validation, add authentication requirements for update requests, and ensure sensitive data in update processes is encrypted and not exposed to unauthenticated users.

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From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify if the vulnerable application is installed
    Check device or management system for the presence of com.starvedia.mCamView.zwave Android application. On Android, use package manager or check installed apps list.
    Affected if The application com.starvedia.mCamView.zwave is present on the device or management system
  2. Determine installed application version
    Retrieve the installed version of the mCamView.zwave app. On Android, this can be done via package manager, app settings, or mobile device management (MDM) tools that enumerate installed software.
    Affected if Installed version is 5.5.1 or lower (the specific version mentioned as affected)
  3. Check if firmware update feature is configured or enabled
    Examine the application settings, device configuration, or management console for firmware update settings. Look for any firmware update configuration options, scheduled update checks, or auto-update settings within the app or associated device management platform.
    Affected if Firmware update feature is enabled, configured, or was recently used on the device
  4. Inspect update mechanism configuration for security controls
    Review the application's network configuration, update server settings, or any stored configuration files that govern the firmware update process. Check if the update endpoint uses HTTP (insecure) rather than HTTPS, and whether certificate validation or authentication is required for update requests.
    Affected if Update mechanism uses unencrypted HTTP, lacks certificate validation, or does not require authentication for update requests or file downloads
  5. Check for exposed update files or endpoints
    If you have access to network logs or the update server configuration, examine the firmware update request flow. Look for update files, URLs, or endpoints that may be accessible without authentication or that transmit sensitive data in cleartext.
    Affected if Firmware update files or endpoints are accessible without authentication, or sensitive data (credentials, configuration) is transmitted during the update process

A user is affected if the com.starvedia.mCamView.zwave application version 5.5.1 is installed and the firmware update feature is enabled or was used, particularly if the update mechanism lacks encryption or authentication.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Implement secure firmware update mechanisms: use HTTPS/TLS for all update communications, implement proper server authentication with certificate validation, add authentication requirements for update requests, and ensure sensitive data in update processes is encrypted and not exposed to unauthenticated users.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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