Command InjectionWeakness · CWE-77

CVE-2026-22755

CRITICAL · 9.3 CVSS v4.0 Published 2026-01-13
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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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
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
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Vivotek Affected device model numbers are FD8365, FD8365v2, FD9165, FD9171, FD9187, FD9189, FD9365, FD9371, FD9381, FD9387, FD9389, FD9391,FE9180,FE9181, FE9191, FE9381, FE9382, FE9391, FE9582, IB9365, IB93587LPR, IB9371,IB9381, IB9387, IB9389, IB939,IP9165,IP9171, IP9172, IP9181, IP9191, IT9389, MA9321, MA9322, MS9321, MS9390, TB9330 (Firmware modules) allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects Affected device model numbers are FD8365, FD8365v2, FD9165, FD9171, FD9187, FD9189, FD9365, FD9371, FD9381, FD9387, FD9389, FD9391,FE9180,FE9181, FE9191, FE9381, FE9382, FE9391, FE9582, IB9365, IB93587LPR, IB9371,IB9381, IB9387, IB9389, IB939,IP9165,IP9171, IP9172, IP9181, IP9191, IT9389, MA9321, MA9322, MS9321, MS9390, TB9330: 0100a, 0106a, 0106b, 0107a, 0107b_1, 0109a, 0112a, 0113a, 0113d, 0117b, 0119e, 0120b, 0121, 0121d, 0121d_48573_1, 0122e, 0124d_48573_1, 012501, 012502, 0125c.

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 · high confidence

Vivotek network cameras contain an OS Command Injection vulnerability in multiple firmware modules (0100a through 0125c). Attackers can inject arbitrary operating system commands through unsanitized input in the affected firmware, potentially achieving full device compromise with root privileges.

MitigationApply vendor-provided firmware updates to all affected camera models. Until patches are available, restrict network access to camera management interfaces via firewall rules or VPN, and monitor for indicators of compromise.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
Authentication
Y
User interaction
None
Scope
X

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:Y/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:Amber

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 Vivotek camera model
    Access the camera's web interface or check the device label/metadata to confirm the device is a Vivotek network camera model
    Affected if Device is not a Vivotek camera - not affected by this CVE
  2. Check firmware version
    Log into the camera's web interface and navigate to System > Information, or use the camera's API/ONVIF interface to query the firmware version. Common endpoints include /cgi-bin/admin/getparam.cgi or similar configuration interfaces
    Affected if Unable to determine firmware version - cannot confirm status
  3. Compare firmware to affected range
    Compare your installed firmware version against the affected range 0100a through 0125c. Versions within this range (including 0100a, 0101a, 0125c, etc.) are considered affected
    Affected if Firmware version is numerically between 0100a and 0125c inclusive - likely affected
  4. Verify command injection interface accessibility
    Check if the camera's CGI or API endpoints used for configuration (commonly in /cgi-bin/ or similar paths) are exposed to untrusted networks. Review network access controls and firewall rules
    Affected if Management interfaces are exposed to untrusted networks - potential attack vector exists

A Vivotek camera running firmware version 0100a through 0125c with accessible management interfaces is potentially affected by this OS command injection vulnerability

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

Apply vendor-provided firmware updates to all affected camera models. Until patches are available, restrict network access to camera management interfaces via firewall rules or VPN, and monitor for indicators of compromise.

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