CVE-2020-36871 ESCAM QD-900 Unauthenticated Configuration Disclosure
Unauthenticated remote attackers can download configuration backups from ESCAM QD-900 cameras, exposing administrative credentials and sensitive settings.
- 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-2020-36871?
CVE-2020-36871 is a high-severity vulnerability in ESCAM QD-900 WIFI HD Camera, published on 26 Nov 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ESCAM QD-900 WIFI HD cameras contain an unauthenticated configuration disclosure vulnerability in the /web/cgi-bin/hi3510/backup.cgi endpoint. The endpoint allows remote download of a compressed configuration backup without requiring authentication or authorization. The exposed backup can include administrative credentials and other sensitive device settings, enabling an unauthenticated remote attacker to obtain information that may facilitate further compromise of the camera or connected network.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36871?
How do I fix CVE-2020-36871?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36871 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36871 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36871 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xxgx-2q65-m342.