PatchTheCVECVE-2018-20342: The Floureon IP Camera SP012 provides a root terminal on a UART serial interface without proper access control
CVE-2018-20342 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting sp012. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Floureon IP Camera SP012 provides a root terminal on a UART serial interface without proper access control. This allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2018-12-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2018-20342?
sp012: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-20342 being exploited?
CVE-2018-20342 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2018-20342 affect?
CVE-2018-20342 affects sp012. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Floureon IP Camera SP012 provides a root terminal on a UART serial interface without proper access control. This allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
How urgent is CVE-2018-20342?
Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference