PatchTheCVECVE-2018-9995: TBK DVR4104 and DVR4216 devices, as well as Novo, CeNova, QSee, Pulnix, XVR 5 in 1, Securus, Night OWL, DVR Lo
CVE-2018-9995 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting tbk-dvr4216 firmware, tbk-dvr4104 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
TBK DVR4104 and DVR4216 devices, as well as Novo, CeNova, QSee, Pulnix, XVR 5 in 1, Securus, Night OWL, DVR Login, HVR Login, and MDVR Login, which run re-branded versions of the original TBK DVR4104 and DVR4216 series, allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via a "Cookie: uid=admin" header, as demonstrated by a device.rsp?opt=user&cmd=list request that provides credentials within JSON data in a response.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 82.3% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2018-04-10 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: TBK DVR4104 / DVR4216 - Credentials Leak
- Nuclei scan template: TBK DVR4104/DVR4216 Devices - Authentication Bypass
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-2018-9995?
tbk-dvr4216 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; tbk-dvr4104 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-9995 being exploited?
CVE-2018-9995 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-2018-9995 affect?
CVE-2018-9995 affects tbk-dvr4216 firmware, tbk-dvr4104 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). TBK DVR4104 and DVR4216 devices, as well as Novo, CeNova, QSee, Pulnix, XVR 5 in 1, Securus, Night OWL, DVR Login, HVR Login, and MDVR Login, which run re-branded versions of the original TBK DVR4104 and DVR4216 series, allow remote attacke
How urgent is CVE-2018-9995?
Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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