CVE-2020-11624 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can access AvertX IP cameras using default admin credentials because password changes are not enforced and usernames are exposed.
- 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-2020-11624?
CVE-2020-11624 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in AvertX Auto focus Night Vision HD Indoor/Outdoor IP Dome Camera HD838 and Night Vision HD Indoor/Outdoor Mini IP Bullet Camera HD438. They do not require users to change the default password for the admin account. They only show a pop-up window suggesting a change but there's no enforcement. An administrator can click Cancel and proceed to use the device without changing the password. Additionally, they disclose the default username within the login.js script. Since many attacks for IoT devices, including malware and exploits, are based on the usage of default credentials, it makes these cameras an easy target for malicious actors.
Weakness: CWE-521
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11624?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Avertx Hd438 Firmware, Avertx Hd838 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11624?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11624 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-11624 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11624 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qfr6-gxpj-wr4q.