CVE-2025-8762: INSTAR 2K+ · Improper Physical Access Control
Affects INSTAR 2K+Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.0 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Mitigation should focus on enhancing physical security controls around INSTAR devices to prevent unauthorized physical access. This includes deploying cameras in secured, tamper-resistant enclosures or locations that restrict direct access to UART interfaces. Organizations should conduct physical audits of camera installations to identify and remediate any exposure of debug ports or interfaces. Network segmentation can limit the impact of compromised devices by isolating them from critical systems. Monitoring for unusual device behavior or physical tampering can provide early warning signs. Until a vendor patch is released, disabling or covering UART interfaces where possible can reduce attack surface. Organizations should also engage with INSTAR for firmware updates and monitor advisories for patches addressing this vulnerability. Documenting and enforcing strict access control policies for physical device management personnel is essential. Finally, consider alternative camera models with stronger physical security controls if risk tolerance is low.
Description
A vulnerability was found in INSTAR 2K+ and 4K 3.11.1 Build 1124. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component UART Interface. The manipulation leads to improper physical access control. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.