CVE-2016-6553

Nuuo NT-4040 Titan, firmware NT-4040_01.07.0000.0015_1120, uses default credentials

published July 13, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Default credentials are a recipe for disaster! The Nuuo NT-4040 Titan is shipping with easy-to-guess usernames and passwords like 'admin:admin'—inviting attackers to stroll right in. 🔥 This is like leaving your front door wide open with a welcome mat saying ‘Please come in!’. Anyone can waltz in and take control, just like having an unchecked guest list at a party. An attacker can gain privileged access to the device without breaking a sweat! They could potentially manipulate settings, access sensitive footage, or even use the device for nefarious activities. The consequences could lead to data leaks or unauthorized surveillance, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

This is like leaving your front door wide open with a welcome mat saying ‘Please come in!’. Anyone can waltz in and take control, just like having an unchecked guest list at a party. This vulnerability is attributed to the use of non-random default credentials in the firmware NT-4040_01.07.0000.0015_1120 of the Nuuo NT-4040 Titan, allowing remote network attackers to log in without any prior authentication.

What to do

An attacker can gain privileged access to the device without breaking a sweat! They could potentially manipulate settings, access sensitive footage, or even use the device for nefarious activities. The consequences could lead to data leaks or unauthorized surveillance, which is absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, immediately change the default credentials to strong, unique passwords. Also, consider implementing network segmentation and monitoring to detect any unauthorized access attempts. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your device and protect your network. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02842 · 86.5th percentile
Published
2018-07-13T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUL 20:00Z
    Nuuo NT-4040 Titan, firmware NT-4040_01.07.0000.0015_1120, uses default credentials
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