CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA Improper Cryptographic Signature Verification Vulnerability Allowing Code Execution

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in the CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA device within the update.cgi component, where improper verification of cryptographic signatures in update packages allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code. This exploitation can be achieved by bypassing the authentication mechanism, with the executed code running in the context of root.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution on the affected device, with the executed code having root privileges.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.5
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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