CVE-2017-3185
CVE-2017-3185 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Acti Camera Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Acti Camera Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ACTi cameras including the D, B, I, and E series using firmware version A1D-500-V6.11.31-AC have a web application that uses the GET method to process requests that contain sensitive information such as user account name and password, which can expose that information through the browser's history, referrers, web logs, and other sources.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-3185?
- ACTi cameras including the D, B, I, and E series using firmware version A1D-500-V6.11.31-AC have a web application that uses the GET method to process requests that contain sensitive information such as user account name and password, which can expose that information through the browser's history, referrers, web logs, and other sources.
- How severe is CVE-2017-3185?
- CVE-2017-3185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-3185 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-3185?
- CVE-2017-3185 affects Acti Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-3185?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-3185 published?
- CVE-2017-3185 was published on 2017-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96720/info
- https://twitter.com/Hfuhs/status/839252357221330944
- https://twitter.com/hack3rsca/status/839599437907386368
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/355151
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:acti:camera_firmware:a1d-500-v6.11.31-ac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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