CVE-2013-4976

Hikvision DS-2CD7153-E IP Camera has security bypass via hardcoded credentials

published December 27, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
36%
Percentile
98.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An IP camera with a security bypass! The Hikvision DS-2CD7153-E has hardcoded credentials that could give unauthorized users access โ€” a sneaky way for unwelcome guests to peek through your digital window! ๐Ÿ” Think of it like a hotel room where the staff forgot to change the master key after a guest checks out โ€” anyone with that key can waltz right in, no questions asked! ๐Ÿจ An attacker could potentially gain full access to the camera, viewing live feeds and altering settings. This could lead to serious privacy breaches, as sensitive activities become visible to unauthorized eyes!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel room where the staff forgot to change the master key after a guest checks out โ€” anyone with that key can waltz right in, no questions asked! ๐Ÿจ This vulnerability arises from hardcoded login credentials within the Hikvision DS-2CD7153-E camera, allowing attackers to bypass normal authentication mechanisms entirely.

What to do

An attacker could potentially gain full access to the camera, viewing live feeds and altering settings. This could lead to serious privacy breaches, as sensitive activities become visible to unauthorized eyes! To mitigate this risk, change the default credentials immediately and ensure that firmware is updated to the latest version. Regularly audit camera settings and access logs to catch any potential unauthorized access. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Secure your camera and maintain your privacy with these steps! ๐Ÿ”

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.36112 ยท 98.5th percentile
Published
2019-12-27T16:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 DEC 16:48Z
    Hikvision DS-2CD7153-E IP Camera has security bypass via hardcoded credentials
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