N100 H.264 VGA IP Camera - Path Traversal (CVE-2019-25246)

CVE-2019-25246 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Beward N100 H.264 VGA IP Camera M2.1.6 that allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary system files by manipulating the 'READ.filePath' parameter. By exploiting the fileread script or SendCGICMD API, attackers can access sensitive files such as /etc/passwd, potentially exposing critical system information and aiding in further attacks.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 3rd of June 2026.

Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2019-25246 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. CrowdSec network telemetry also shows that exploitation of CVE-2019-25246 has significantly declined over the past week. Attack volumes are well below the long-term average, suggesting attackers are rapidly losing interest. The vulnerability appears to be falling out of active use across most threat landscapes.

Attackers exploit endpoints like /cgi-bin/operator/fileread by manipulating the READ.filePath parameter to access arbitrary files, such as /etc/passwd, on BEWARD N100 IP cameras. These attempts require authentication and are used to disclose sensitive system files.