CVE-2017-8224 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can gain root access to WIFICAM devices via a hardcoded backdoor account accessible through TELNET.

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-2017-8224?

CVE-2017-8224 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM devices have a backdoor root account that can be accessed with TELNET.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8224?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wificam Wireless Ip Camera \(P2p\) Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8224?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8224 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-8224 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8224 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r97g-5x4p-h964.

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