CVE-2020-36925CWE-331

Arteco Web Client DVR/NVR Session ID Brute Force Authentication Bypass

High · published January 6, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An easy guess could expose your surveillance! Arteco Web Client DVR/NVR has a session hijacking flaw due to weak session ID complexity, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and access live camera streams. 🔥 Think of it like a poorly secured parking garage where anyone can slide in just by knowing the right combination to the gate—if the numbers are too simple, it’s open season for anyone who’s paying attention! This vulnerability means that a malicious actor could watch live feeds from your security cameras without any effort, potentially spying on sensitive activities or planning further attacks. It’s like leaving your front door wide open and inviting unwelcome guests in!

Put simply

Think of it like a poorly secured parking garage where anyone can slide in just by knowing the right combination to the gate—if the numbers are too simple, it’s open season for anyone who’s paying attention! The issue stems from insufficient session ID complexity, allowing attackers to brute-force session IDs within a predictable range and gain unauthorized access to the system.

What to do

This vulnerability means that a malicious actor could watch live feeds from your security cameras without any effort, potentially spying on sensitive activities or planning further attacks. It’s like leaving your front door wide open and inviting unwelcome guests in! To safeguard your system, ensure that you patch the Arteco Web Client to the latest version to enhance session ID complexity. Additionally, implement stronger session management practices to make brute-forcing less feasible. And, if applicable, consider reviewing your overall authentication mechanisms. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be reinforcing your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00668 · 51.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-331 · Insufficient Entropy
Published
2026-01-06T15:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 JAN 15:52Z
    Arteco Web Client DVR/NVR Session ID Brute Force Authentication Bypass
    cvelistv5