CVE-2024-6247: Wyze Cam v3 Wi-Fi SSID OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.8 v3.0)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2024-11-22 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-78

Description

Wyze Cam v3 Wi-Fi SSID OS Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Wyze Cam v3 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of SSIDs embedded in scanned QR codes. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-22337.

Affected products

Wyze Cam v3: before 4.36.11.8391 — fixed in 4.36.11.8391

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Wyze Cam v3 4.36.11.8391. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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