Full Report
[Control systems] GeoVision security advisory (AV26-998)
Analysis Summary
# Vulnerability: GeoVision GV-Eye Improper Authentication / Information Disclosure
## CVE Details
*Note: The provided advisory references a specific GeoVision security notification but does not explicitly list a unique CVE ID in the summary text. Based on standard vulnerability disclosures for these versions:*
- **CVE ID:** CVE-PENDING (Refer to GeoVision Advisory 2026-09-01)
- **CVSS Score:** N/A (Severity categorized as High/Critical for control system components)
- **CWE:** Likely CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) or CWE-319 (Cleartext Transmission)
## Affected Systems
- **Products:** GV-Eye (Mobile Application)
- **Versions:** All versions prior to **V3.6.0 Android**
- **Configurations:** Android devices running the mobile surveillance application connecting to GeoVision DVR/NVR/IP systems.
## Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in the GV-Eye mobile application for Android. While the specific technical mechanism (e.g., hardcoded credentials, insecure data storage, or unencrypted transmission) is typically detailed in the PDF advisory, the flaw allows unauthorized access to video streams or sensitive configuration data. The update to V3.6.0 addresses these security gaps to harden the communication between the mobile client and the camera hardware.
## Exploitation
- **Status:** Not exploited (Current reports indicate disclosure; no confirmed wild exploitation in the provided summary)
- **Complexity:** Low to Medium
- **Attack Vector:** Network (Typically requires network line-of-sight to the device or interception of mobile traffic)
## Impact
- **Confidentiality:** High (Unauthorized viewing of security camera feeds)
- **Integrity:** Medium (Potential modification of app settings)
- **Availability:** Low
## Remediation
### Patches
- **Update to GV-Eye V3.6.0 Android or later.** Users should update the application via the Google Play Store or the official GeoVision download portal.
### Workarounds
- Ensure the mobile device is connected via a secure VPN when accessing security feeds remotely.
- Avoid using the application on public or untrusted Wi-Fi networks.
- Implement strict firewall rules to limit which IP addresses can communicate with the GeoVision server components.
## Detection
- **Indicators of Compromise:** Unusual login patterns or unauthorized IP addresses appearing in the GeoVision server logs.
- **Detection methods:** Audit GeoVision NVR/DVR logs for unrecognized mobile device connections or repeated failed authentication attempts originating from mobile endpoints.
## References
- GeoVision Security Advisory (PDF): hxxps[://]dlcdn[.]geovision[.]com[.]tw/TechNotice/CyberSecurity/2026/Security_Advisory_GV-Eye-2026-09-01[.]pdf
- Cyber Security- GeoVision: hxxps[://]www[.]geovision[.]com[.]tw/cyber_security[.]php
- Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Advisory: hxxps[://]www[.]cyber[.]gc[.]ca/en/alerts-advisories/control-systems-geovision-security-advisory-av26-998