CVE-2018-10661
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitThere is a bypass of access control.
Published Jun 26, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-10661 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting A1001 Firmware (Axis), A8004-V Firmware (Axis), A8105-E Firmware (Axis) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 8, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including A1001 Firmware 1.65.1, A8004-V Firmware 1.65.2, A8105-E Firmware 1.65.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
87%
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
An issue was discovered in multiple models of Axis IP Cameras. There is a bypass of access control.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 8, 2025 | 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
390 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| A1001 FirmwareAxis | See advisory | 1.65.1 |
| A8004-V FirmwareAxis | See advisory | 1.65.2 |
| A8105-E FirmwareAxis | See advisory | 1.65.2 |
| A9161 FirmwareAxis | See advisory | 1.65.0 |
| A9188 FirmwareAxis | See advisory | 1.65.0 |
Patched Releases
A1001 Firmware
1.65.1
A8004-V Firmware
1.65.2
A8105-E Firmware
1.65.2
A9161 Firmware
1.65.0
A9188 Firmware
1.65.0
A9188-V Firmware
1.65.0
C1004-E Firmware
1.81.040.1
C2005 Firmware
1.81.040.1
C3003-E Firmware
1.81.040.1
C8033 Firmware
1.81.040.1
Companion Bullet Le Firmware
8.20.1
Companion C360 Firmware
7.15.2.3
Companion Cube L Firmware
8.20.1
Companion Cube Lw Firmware
8.20.1
Companion Dome V Firmware
8.20.1
Companion Dome Wv Firmware
8.20.1
Companion Eye L Firmware
8.20.1
Companion Eye Lve Firmware
8.20.1
Companion Recorder 4ch Firmware
1.20.1
Companion Recorder 8ch Firmware
1.20.1
D201-S Xpt Q6055 Firmware
6.50.2.3
D2050-Ve Firmware
7.35.4.2
F34 Main Unit Firmware
6.50.2.3
F41 Main Unit Firmware
6.50.2.3
F44 Dual Audio Input Firmware
6.50.2.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 26, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 8, 2025
References
- advisoryhttps://www.axis.com/files/faq/Advisory_ACV-128401.pdf
- advisoryhttps://www.axis.com/files/sales/ACV-128401_Affected_Product_List.pdf
- exploithttps://blog.vdoo.com/2018/06/18/vdoo-discovers-significant-vulnerabilities-in-axis-cameras/
- exploitMSF axis_srv_parhand_rce.rb
- exploitExploitDB-45100
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in multiple models of Axis IP Cameras.
Affected: A1001 Firmware (Axis); A8004-V Firmware (Axis); A8105-E Firmware (Axis), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 8, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including A1001 Firmware 1.65.1, A8004-V Firmware 1.65.2, A8105-E Firmware 1.65.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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