CVE-2016-8731

Hard-coded FTP credentials (r:r) are included in the Foscam C1 running firmware 1.9.1.12

Critical · published June 21, 2017

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hard-coded FTP credentials are like leaving the front door wide open! If you’re running Foscam C1 firmware 1.9.1.12, attackers could waltz right in. 🔥 Think of it as a hotel room that has a key left in the door. Any guest (or unwelcome visitor) can easily stroll in and see everything—there's simply no security to stop them! If an attacker discovers these credentials, they could gain complete remote access to your cameras, allowing them to spy on you and your surroundings without any barriers. This could lead to devastating privacy breaches or malicious activities, as your cameras become their eyes into your home!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel room that has a key left in the door. Any guest (or unwelcome visitor) can easily stroll in and see everything—there's simply no security to stop them! This vulnerability arises from hard-coded FTP credentials (r:r) in the Foscam C1 camera firmware, enabling unauthorized access to the camera feed and functionalities for anyone who knows these credentials and can reach it on the internet.

What to do

If an attacker discovers these credentials, they could gain complete remote access to your cameras, allowing them to spy on you and your surroundings without any barriers. This could lead to devastating privacy breaches or malicious activities, as your cameras become their eyes into your home! To protect yourself, block port 50021 on your router and change the default credentials if you haven’t done so already. Additionally, check for firmware updates and upgrade to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. 🚀 This is fixable! By taking these steps, you’ll boost your security and keep your camera feed safe. You've got this! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02645 · 85.4th percentile
Published
2017-06-21T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JUN 19:00Z
    Hard-coded FTP credentials (r:r) are included in the Foscam C1 running firmware 1.9.1.12
    cvelistv5