CVE-2018-14933: NUUO NVRmini Devices OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Aug 4, 2018
·
Updated

NUUO NVRmini devices contain an OS command injection vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote command execution via shell metacharacters in the uploaddir parameter for a writeuploaddir command.

Other sources

upgradehandle.php on NUUO NVRmini devices allows Remote Command Execution via shell metacharacters in the uploaddir parameter for a writeuploaddir command.

Affected Software

5 affected components
NUUO NVRmini Devices
All of the following
NUUO Nvrmini Firmware=2016
NUUO NVRmini
NUUO Nvrmini Firmware=2016
NUUO NVRmini

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Discontinue utilization of NUUO NVRmini devices and remove them from production use; the product is EoL/EoS and contains an OS command injection vulnerability (upgrade_handle.php allows remote command execution via shell metacharacters in the uploaddir parameter for a writeuploaddir command).

Event History

Aug 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 18, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Sep 18, 58448
Event
via NVD·10:35 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-14933?

CVE-2018-14933 is a vulnerability in upgrade_handle.php on NUUO NVRmini devices that allows Remote Command Execution via shell metacharacters in the uploaddir parameter.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14933?

CVE-2018-14933 has a severity level of 9.8 (Critical).

3

How can I exploit CVE-2018-14933?

You can exploit CVE-2018-14933 by using shell metacharacters in the uploaddir parameter of the upgrade_handle.php file on NUUO NVRmini devices.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203