CVE-2025-66049 Unprotected RTSP stream in Vivotek IP7137 cameras

High 8.7 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can view live RTSP video feeds from Vivotek IP7137 cameras, compromising privacy due to missing authorization checks.

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-2025-66049?

CVE-2025-66049 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Vivotek IP7137, published on 9 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vivotek IP7137 camera with firmware version 0200a is vulnerable to an information disclosure issue where live camera footage can be accessed through the RTSP protocol on port 8554 without requiring authentication. This allows unauthorized users with network access to view the camera's feed, potentially compromising user privacy and security.  The vendor has not replied to the CNA. Possibly all firmware versions are affected. Since the product has met End-Of-Life phase, a fix is not expected to be released.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-66049?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vivotek Ip7137 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-66049?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-66049 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-66049 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-66049 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vcxh-46f5-vx6r.

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