CVE-2026-85497
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CVE-2026-85497 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. CareCam CM2507 IP cameras store the device's root-account password using a fixed legacy password hash that provides insufficient resistance to offline cracking. An attacker who obtains the firmware image or password database could recover the associated credential, which may also be reusable across other devices running the same firmware.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
CareCam CM2507 IP cameras store the device's root-account password using a fixed legacy password hash that provides insufficient resistance to offline cracking. An attacker who obtains the firmware image or password database could recover the associated credential, which may also be reusable across other devices running the same firmware.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| CareCam | HMT.CM2507 Firmware | v251211.1507 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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