CVE-2016-8731 Hardcoded credentials in Foscam C1 Webcam
Hard-coded FTP credentials allow remote attackers to access internet-exposed Foscam C1 cameras without authentication.
- 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-2016-8731?
CVE-2016-8731 is a critical vulnerability in Foscan Foscam C1 Webcam, published on 21 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8731?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foscam C1 Webcam Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8731?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8731 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-8731 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8731 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mvmm-p2h2-cm73.