CVE-2016-8731 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Hard-coded FTP credentials (r:r) are included in the Foscam C1 running firmware 1.9.1.12. Knowledge of these credentials would allow remote access to any cameras found on the internet that do not have port 50021 blocked by an intermediate device.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foscam	C1 Webcam Firmware	1.9.1.12
Foscam	C1 Webcam	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99193Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0245Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99193Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0245Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8731?

CVE-2016-8731 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Hard-coded FTP credentials (r:r) are included in the Foscam C1 running firmware 1.9.1.12. Knowledge of these credentials would allow remote access to any cameras found on the internet that do not have...

How severe is CVE-2016-8731?

CVE-2016-8731 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8731?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foscam C1 Webcam Firmware, Foscam C1 Webcam.