CVE-2020-36873
Astak CM-818T3 Unauthenticated Configuration Disclosure
Description
Astak CM-818T3 2.4GHz wireless security surveillance cameras contain an unauthenticated configuration disclosure vulnerability in the /web/cgi-bin/hi3510/backup.cgi endpoint. The endpoint permits remote download of a compressed configuration backup without requiring authentication or authorization. The exposed backup may include administrative credentials and other sensitive device settings, enabling an unauthenticated remote attacker to obtain information that could facilitate further compromise of the camera or connected network.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 26, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 26, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-36873
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Block access to backup.cgi from untrusted networks.
- Disable remote configuration backup functionality.
- Apply vendor security updates if available.
- Change default administrative credentials.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-36873.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://packetstorm.news/files/id/156532/ | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/astak-cm818t3-unauthenticated-config-disclosure |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Astak CM-818T3 2.4GHz wireless security surveillance cameras contain an unauthenticated configuration disclosure vulnerability in the /web/cgi-bin/hi3510/backup.cgi endpoint. The endpoint permits remote download of a compressed configuration backup without requiring authentication or authorization. The exposed backup may include administrative credentials and other sensitive device settings, enabling an unauthenticated remote attacker to obtain information that could facilitate further compromise of the camera or connected network. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://packetstorm.news/files/id/156532/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/astak-cm818t3-unauthenticated-config-disclosure