CVE-2025-46408 is a critical vulnerability identified in AVTECH EagleEyes version 2.0.0, specifically within the methods push.lite.avtech.com.AvtechLib.GetHttpsResponse and push.lite.avtech.com.Push_HttpService.getNewHttpClient. These methods improperly set the ALLOW_ALL_HOSTNAME_VERIFIER flag, effectively bypassing domain validation during HTTPS communications. This means that the software does not verify that the SSL/TLS certificate presented by the server matches the expected hostname, allowing an attacker to perform man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks by presenting a valid certificate for a different domain or a self-signed certificate. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-297 (Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch), which is a common security weakness leading to compromised confidentiality and integrity of communications. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8 (critical), with attack vector network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). This indicates that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, leading to full compromise of the affected system's secure communications. Although no known exploits are reported in the wild yet, the severity and ease of exploitation make this a significant threat. The lack of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation and risk management.

For European organizations using AVTECH EagleEyes 2.0.0, this vulnerability poses a severe risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of video surveillance data and associated communications. EagleEyes is commonly used for remote monitoring of security cameras, often deployed in critical infrastructure, corporate facilities, and public safety environments. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could intercept or manipulate video streams, inject malicious commands, or disrupt surveillance operations. This could lead to unauthorized surveillance, privacy violations, sabotage, or loss of situational awareness. Given the critical nature of surveillance in sectors such as transportation, energy, government, and finance across Europe, the impact could be widespread. Additionally, the ability to conduct MITM attacks without authentication or user interaction increases the likelihood of exploitation in targeted attacks or automated scanning campaigns. The potential for cascading effects on physical security and incident response capabilities makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for European entities that rely on AVTECH products for security monitoring.

1. Immediate mitigation should include disabling remote access to AVTECH EagleEyes 2.0.0 systems from untrusted networks until a patch is available. 2. Network segmentation should be enforced to isolate surveillance systems from general corporate networks and the internet. 3. Use VPNs or other secure tunnels that enforce strict certificate validation to access EagleEyes remotely, thereby adding an additional layer of authentication and encryption. 4. Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns indicative of MITM attempts, such as unexpected certificate changes or anomalous TLS handshakes. 5. Engage with AVTECH support or vendors to obtain patches or updates that address the hostname verification bypass. 6. If patching is delayed, consider deploying web application firewalls or intrusion prevention systems configured to detect and block suspicious SSL/TLS traffic related to EagleEyes communications. 7. Conduct security awareness training for administrators managing EagleEyes systems to recognize and respond to potential exploitation signs. 8. Maintain an inventory of all AVTECH EagleEyes deployments to prioritize remediation efforts based on exposure and criticality.