CVE-2017-11510CWE-200

An information leak exists in Wanscam's HW0021 network camera that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to recover the administrator username and password…

published March 28, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated GET request can spill the beans on admin credentials! An attacker can snag usernames and passwords from Wanscam's HW0021 camera with just a simple ONVIF GetSnapshotUri request. 🔥 This is like leaving the keys to your front door on the welcome mat—anyone passing by can pick them up and walk right in! If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could gain unauthorized access to your network camera. This means they could view sensitive footage or even manipulate the camera settings—absolutely devastating for your privacy!

Put simply

This is like leaving the keys to your front door on the welcome mat—anyone passing by can pick them up and walk right in! This information leak allows unauthenticated remote attackers to retrieve the admin username and password through a specific ONVIF request, providing them easy access to the camera's controls.

What to do

If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could gain unauthorized access to your network camera. This means they could view sensitive footage or even manipulate the camera settings—absolutely devastating for your privacy! To protect your devices, ensure that all Wanscam HW0021 cameras are updated to the latest firmware. Additionally, restrict access to camera settings and consider enabling network-level protections to limit exposure. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll secure your camera and protect your privacy in no time! 😊

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01485 · 73.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-200 · Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Published
2018-03-28T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 MAR 17:00Z
    An information leak exists in Wanscam's HW0021 network camera that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to recover the administrator username and password…
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