CVE-2018-25118
High PUBLISHEDGeoVision Command Injection RCE via /PictureCatch.cgi
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
GeoVision embedded IP devices, confirmed on GV-BX1500 and GV-MFD1501, contain a remote command injection vulnerability via /PictureCatch.cgi that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerable models have been declared end-of-life (EOL) by the vendor. VulnCheck has observed this vulnerability being exploited in the wild as of 2025-10-19 08:55:13.141502 UTC.
- CVE Published
- Oct 20, 2025
- Exploitation Reported
- Oct 20, 2025
- CVSS
- 10.0 Critical
- EPSS
- 1.3%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeoVision Inc. |
GV-BX1500
|
0 to < November/December 2017 firmware |
Affected |
| GeoVision Inc. |
GV-MFD1501
|
0 to < November/December 2017 firmware |
Affected |
| GeoVision Inc. |
GeoVision embedded IP devices
|
0 to < November/December 2017 firmware |
Affected |
CVE References
- Patch — geovision.com.tw geovision.com.tw · Patch https://www.geovision.com.tw/blog/?cat=14
- Third-Party Advisory — vulncheck.com vulncheck.com · Third-Party Advisory https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/geovision-command-injection-rce-...
- Third-Party Advisory — cisa.gov cisa.gov · Third-Party Advisory https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa24-249a
- Exploit — exploit-db.com exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43982
- GitHub — mcw0/PoC github.com · Exploit https://github.com/mcw0/PoC/blob/fb06efe05b7e240dc88ff31eb30e1ef34550...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-10-20 21:14 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2025-10-20 21:14:41 UTC · CVE
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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21:14 UTC 9 months ago21:14 UTC · 9 months ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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21:14 UTC 9 months ago21:14 UTC · 9 months ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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17:58 UTC 9 months ago17:58 UTC · 9 months ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-25118
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2018-25118",
"title": "GeoVision Command Injection RCE via /PictureCatch.cgi",
"affected_vendor": "GeoVision Inc.",
"affected_product": "GV-BX1500, GV-MFD1501, GeoVision embedded IP devices",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 10.0,
"epss_score": 0.01318,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}