CVE-2016-8731
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CVE-2016-8731 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Hard-coded FTP credentials (r:r) are included in the Foscam C1 running firmware 1.9.1.12. Knowledge of these credentials would allow remote access to any cameras found on the internet that do not have port 50021 blocked by an intermediate device.. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Hard-coded FTP credentials (r:r) are included in the Foscam C1 running firmware 1.9.1.12. Knowledge of these credentials would allow remote access to any cameras found on the internet that do not have port 50021 blocked by an intermediate device.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foscam | C1 Webcam Firmware | 1.9.1.12 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99193Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0245Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99193Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0245Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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