CVE-2016-2358

Milesight IP security cameras through 2016-11-14 have a default set of 10 privileged accounts with hardcoded credentials

published October 25, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Those Milesight IP security cameras? They come with 10 privileged accounts sporting hardcoded credentials, just waiting for the right moment to shine — or crash your security party! Think of it like a hotel room that comes with a dozen extra keys tucked under the mat for anyone to find. If you haven’t changed the locks, it’s a free-for-all for anyone with access! An attacker could waltz right into your security camera system, gaining privileged access without breaking a sweat. This could lead to unauthorized viewing, tampering with feeds, and a complete breach of your privacy!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel room that comes with a dozen extra keys tucked under the mat for anyone to find. If you haven’t changed the locks, it’s a free-for-all for anyone with access! This vulnerability allows anyone to log into Milesight IP cameras using one of the 10 default hardcoded credentials, bypassing any security measures for users who haven't set up their own accounts.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right into your security camera system, gaining privileged access without breaking a sweat. This could lead to unauthorized viewing, tampering with feeds, and a complete breach of your privacy! Change the default credentials on all affected cameras as soon as possible and ensure to create actual user accounts. Regularly audit your settings to prevent unauthorized access in the future! You've got this! Follow these steps, and your surveillance will be on lock down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02064 · 81.2th percentile
Published
2019-10-25T12:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 OCT 12:46Z
    Milesight IP security cameras through 2016-11-14 have a default set of 10 privileged accounts with hardcoded credentials
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