CVE-2018-9995Active Exploitation(tbkvision / tbk-dvr4104)

MEDIUMCVSS 9.8 · CRITICAL

Exploitation ongoing with high activity in latest observed window (2 mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Prioritize remediation for tbkvision tbk-dvr4104 systems immediately
  • Assume compromise if assets are exposed
  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft
  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Immediate (within 24h)

NVD description

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.

5.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Priority

MEDIUM

Exploitation

ACTIVE

PoC

YES

Patch

NONE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • tbk-dvr4104
  • tbk-dvr4104_firmware
  • tbk-dvr4216
  • tbk-dvr4216_firmware

Threat summary

  • Active exploitation appears in 2 classified signals
  • Public PoC is present in monitored signal
  • 3 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Active exploitation reported across 2 signals
  • PoC mentioned or linked in 2 signals
  • General: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked at 2 mentions on most recent observed day (2026-10-09)
  • 3 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
tbk-dvr4104tbk-dvr4104_firmwaretbk-dvr4216tbk-dvr4216_firmware

1 version affected across 4 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline3 mentions / 2d
01122Mentions · 2026-06-24: 1Mentions · 2026-10-09: 2PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-10-09: 2Active Exploitation · 2026-10-09: 206-2410-09
Signal classification2 categories
Active Exploitation
266.7%
General
133.3%
Referenced assets3 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-06-241
General1
2026-10-092
Active Exploitation2
Full discourse3 posts
  • ♫NØX♥H♪@_Why_Noot
    Active Exploitation

    NØX Echo Lineage Signal: CVE-2018-9995 Entity: tbk-dvr4216_firmware Lineage: Public vulnerability → Public exploit/PoC → Observed exploitation → Ransomware campaign use Relationship: - tbk-dvr4216_firmware → CVE-2018-9995 → Evidence → Operational Risk

    Post summary

    The text reports observed exploitation of CVE-2018-9995 and use in a ransomware campaign. It also mentions a public exploit/PoC, but provides no patch guidance or specific technical vulnerability details.

    1000029
    9 followersView on X
  • ♫Why♥Not♪@Python_s_
    Active Exploitation

    NØØT Ransomware Watch Classification: Critical CVE: CVE-2018-9995 Product: tbkvision / tbk-dvr4216_firmware Summary: VulnCheck reports real-world exploitation activity affecting tbkvision / tbk-dvr4216_firmware. Evidence: Public PoC/exploit available; Ransomware use confirmed; Active exploitation reported; Live exploitation observed by VulnCheck canaries Impact: The vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity and may contribute to compromise of exposed systems. Action: Prioritize vendor remediation, identify exposed affected systems, and investigate for evidence of exploitation when applicable. Date: 25 Feb 2020 Source: https://vulncheck.com/xdb/5febaf1762ec #NØØT #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #ThreatIntelligence #CyberThreats #CVE #CyberDefense #tbk_dvr4216_firmware #CVE_2018_9995 #ActiveExploitation #Exploit #Ransomware

    Post summary

    The post reports real-world and live exploitation of CVE-2018-9995 affecting tbkvision firmware, including confirmed ransomware use. It also mentions that a public PoC/exploit is available, but provides no specific exploit tool or remediation details.

    0000046
    237 followersView on X
  • Loginsoft Threat Intel@Loginsoft_Intel
    General

    Cytellite recent detection targeting CVE-2018-9995 — http://Vpsvault.host Ltd Visit -- https://cti.loginsoft.com/ip/45.205.1.80 #Loginsoft #Cytellite #Cybersecurity #CVE20189995 #LOVI #ThreatIntelligence #Infosecurity #AI https://t.co/M5tJeNWd0w

    Post summary

    The tweet mentions a detection of CVE-2018‑9995 but provides no further exploitation, patch, or technical details.

    0000030
    22 followersView on X
CPE platform detail4 entries

4 of 4 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
HWtbkvisiontbk-dvr4104---
OStbkvisiontbk-dvr4104_firmware---
HWtbkvisiontbk-dvr4216---
OStbkvisiontbk-dvr4216_firmware---

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