CVE-2016-4520 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can use hardcoded credentials to access the system and execute arbitrary code, requiring a firmware upgrade.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-4520?

CVE-2016-4520 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Schneider Electric Pelco Digital Sentry Video Management System with firmware before 7.14 has hardcoded credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain access, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4520?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Pelco Digital Sentry Video Management System Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4520?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4520 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-4520 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4520 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f58f-j29m-hpgw.

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