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CVE-2016-8731

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.65%

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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
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.65%

83.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FoscamC1 Webcam Firmware1.9.1.12

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8731?
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.
How severe is CVE-2016-8731?
CVE-2016-8731 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8731?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST