CVE-2018-5723

MASTER IPCAMERA01 3.3.4.2103 devices have a hardcoded password of cat1029 for the root account

published January 16, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A hardcoded password of 'cat1029' is your biggest enemy in the MASTER IPCAMERA01 3.3.4.2103 devices! ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ”’ Think of it as leaving your front door wide open with a sign saying 'Welcome, thieves!' Anyone aware of this password can stroll right in and take control of your devices without breaking a sweat. If an attacker discovers this hardcoded password, they could gain full access to the root account. This means they could manipulate the camera feeds, change settings, or even compromise your entire network if the device is connected. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it as leaving your front door wide open with a sign saying 'Welcome, thieves!' Anyone aware of this password can stroll right in and take control of your devices without breaking a sweat. This vulnerability arises from a hardcoded password in the MASTER IPCAMERA01 devices, allowing unauthorized access to the root account without any authentication checks.

What to do

If an attacker discovers this hardcoded password, they could gain full access to the root account. This means they could manipulate the camera feeds, change settings, or even compromise your entire network if the device is connected. Yikes! To secure your devices, change any hardcoded passwords and replace them with unique, strong passwords. Additionally, consider implementing network segmentation to isolate your IPCamera from critical infrastructure. Regularly check for firmware updates for any security patches as well. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can safeguard your devices and keep your network secure! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09732 ยท 95.5th percentile
Published
2018-01-16T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JAN 22:00Z
    MASTER IPCAMERA01 3.3.4.2103 devices have a hardcoded password of cat1029 for the root account
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