Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-20016?

Affected: Tv-7104he Firmware (Mvpower) versions 1.8.4_115215b9; Tv7108he Firmware (Mvpower). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2016-20016 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 20, 2017.

Is CVE-2016-20016 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-20016?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-20016?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2016-20016 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2016-20016

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

MVPower CCTV DVR models, including TV-7104HE 1.8.4 115215B9 and TV7108HE, contain a web shell that is accessible via a /shell URI.

Published Oct 19, 2022 · Updated May 9, 2025

Key Facts

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CVE-2016-20016 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Tv-7104he Firmware (Mvpower), Tv7108he Firmware (Mvpower).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 20, 2017. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

86%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

MVPower CCTV DVR models, including TV-7104HE 1.8.4 115215B9 and TV7108HE, contain a web shell that is accessible via a /shell URI. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary operating system commands as root. This vulnerability has also been referred to as the "JAWS webserver RCE" because of the easily identifying HTTP response server field. Other firmware versions, at least from 2014 through 2019, can be affected. This was exploited in the wild in 2017 through 2022.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Oct 20, 2017	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Tv-7104he FirmwareMvpower	1.8.4_115215b9	n/a
Tv7108he FirmwareMvpower	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 20, 2017
Publicly disclosed
Oct 19, 2022
Last updated
May 9, 2025

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

8 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

MVPower CCTV DVR models, including TV-7104HE 1.8.4 115215B9 and TV7108HE, contain a web shell that is accessible via a /shell URI.
Affected: Tv-7104he Firmware (Mvpower) versions 1.8.4_115215b9; Tv7108he Firmware (Mvpower). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 20, 2017.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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