CVE-2025-12108 identifies a critical security flaw in Survision License Plate Recognition Cameras, where the device’s configuration wizard is accessible without any authentication by default. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function), meaning critical device functions can be accessed and modified without verifying the identity of the user. The absence of password protection allows attackers on the same network or with network access to immediately gain administrative control over the camera’s settings. Since the vulnerability affects all versions of the product, it represents a systemic issue in the device’s default security posture. The CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3 reflects the high severity, with an attack vector over the network (AV:N), no attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction needed (UI:N). The impact metrics indicate high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts (VC:H, VI:H, VA:H), meaning an attacker can fully compromise the device’s data, configuration, and operational state. The lack of authentication can lead to unauthorized disabling of surveillance, manipulation of license plate data, or use of the device as a pivot point for further network intrusion. Although no exploits have been reported in the wild yet, the vulnerability’s characteristics make it highly exploitable. The Survision LPR cameras are typically deployed in security-sensitive environments such as traffic monitoring, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure protection, increasing the potential impact of exploitation. The vulnerability was reserved on 2025-10-23 and published on 2025-11-04, but no patches or firmware updates have been linked yet, indicating that mitigation relies on configuration changes and network controls for now.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability is significant due to the widespread use of LPR cameras in public safety, transportation, and critical infrastructure sectors. Unauthorized access to the configuration wizard can allow attackers to disable or tamper with surveillance functions, leading to gaps in security monitoring and potential facilitation of criminal or terrorist activities. Manipulation of license plate data could undermine law enforcement investigations and traffic management systems. Additionally, compromised cameras could be used as entry points for lateral movement within organizational networks, risking broader IT infrastructure. The lack of authentication also increases the risk of insider threats or accidental misconfiguration. Given the criticality of surveillance in urban and national security contexts across Europe, exploitation could have severe operational and reputational consequences. The absence of patches means organizations must rely on immediate compensating controls to reduce exposure.

1. Immediately enforce strong authentication on all Survision LPR cameras by enabling password protection and changing default credentials where possible. 2. Isolate LPR cameras on dedicated network segments with strict access controls to limit exposure to untrusted networks and users. 3. Implement network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to alert on unauthorized access attempts or configuration changes. 4. Regularly audit device configurations and access logs to detect anomalies. 5. Coordinate with Survision for firmware updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 6. Employ physical security controls to prevent unauthorized local access to the devices. 7. Integrate LPR camera management into centralized security management platforms to enforce consistent security policies. 8. Educate operational staff about the risks of default configurations and the importance of secure device management. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on immediate configuration hardening, network architecture adjustments, and operational vigilance until official patches are released.