Panasonic Sanyo CCTV Network Camera
Monitor7.5ICS-CERT ICSA-23-012-04Jan 12, 2023
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredNone
ComplexityLow
User InteractionNone needed
Summary
Panasonic Sanyo CCTV Network Camera models VDC-HD3300P, VDC-HD3100P, VCC-HD3300, VCC-HD2100P, and VCC-HD5600P contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability (CWE-352) in their HTTP interfaces. The vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions via HTTP requests without validity checks. Affected versions include 1.02-05, 2.03-00, 2.03-02, 2.03-06, and 2.03-08. Panasonic has discontinued support for these camera models and will not issue firmware patches.
What this means
What could happen
An attacker could force unauthorized actions on CCTV cameras (such as disabling recording, changing settings, or redirecting video streams) if a user with camera access visits a malicious webpage while authenticated to the camera. This could compromise video surveillance capabilities and operational visibility.
Who's at risk
Water authorities and electric utilities that use Panasonic Sanyo CCTV cameras for facility surveillance and security monitoring should assess their deployed camera inventory. Organizations using any of the VDC-HD3300P, VDC-HD3100P, VCC-HD3300, VCC-HD2100P, or VCC-HD5600P models in control system facilities, substations, treatment plants, or critical infrastructure locations are affected.
How it could be exploited
An attacker crafts a malicious webpage containing hidden HTTP requests that target the camera interface. When a user with valid credentials to the camera visits this webpage, their browser automatically sends requests to the camera without the user's knowledge, causing the camera to execute the attacker's desired actions. The attacker does not need direct network access to the camera itself, only the ability to trick an authorized user into visiting a malicious site.
Prerequisites
- User with valid credentials to the CCTV camera must visit attacker-controlled webpage while maintaining authentication to camera
- Camera must be reachable from the user's workstation or accessible over the network
no patch availableaffects surveillance systems used in critical infrastructurerequires user interaction but exploitable without direct network accessvendor end-of-life (no future support)
Exploitability
Low exploit probability (EPSS 0.1%)
Affected products (6)
6 pending
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
Sanyo CCTV Network Camera: VDC-HD3300P2.03-08No fix yet
Sanyo CCTV Network Camera: VDC-HD3300P1.02-05No fix yet
Sanyo CCTV Network Camera: VCC-HD33002.03-02No fix yet
Sanyo CCTV Network Camera: VDC-HD3100P2.03-00No fix yet
Sanyo CCTV Network Camera: VCC-HD2100P2.03-02No fix yet
Sanyo CCTV Network Camera: VCC-HD5600P2.03-06No fix yet
Remediation & Mitigation
0/6
Do now
0/3HARDENINGImplement network access controls and firewall rules to restrict access to camera interfaces to authorized management workstations only; block all inbound HTTP/HTTPS access from untrusted networks
WORKAROUNDDisable HTTP access on cameras if supported; require HTTPS-only with strong cipher suites
HARDENINGEducate users with camera access credentials to avoid visiting untrusted websites or clicking suspicious links while authenticated to camera management interfaces
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption
HOTFIXReplace affected Panasonic Sanyo cameras with newer camera models from vendors actively providing security updates
Long-term hardening
0/2HARDENINGIsolate CCTV cameras from business networks; place them on a dedicated surveillance network separate from engineering and IT workstations
HARDENINGRestrict camera access to a separate VLAN; use network segmentation to prevent users on business networks from directly reaching camera management interfaces
CVEs (1)
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