CVE-2026-61514 Puwell IP Camera 2.x - 4.x Unauthenticated Access via TCP Port 23456
Unauthenticated attackers can access live video, control motors, and restart Puwell IP cameras by sending crafted packets to TCP port 23456.
- 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-2026-61514?
CVE-2026-61514 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Puwell Technology Inc. IP Camera, published on 4 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Puwell IP Camera firmware versions 2.x through 4.x contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access device functions by sending protocol-conforming packets over TCP port 23456 without credentials. Attackers can exploit the unvalidated Session field in the proprietary control protocol header to access live video streams, control pan and tilt motors, activate audio functions, and remotely restart the device.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-61514?
How do I fix CVE-2026-61514?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-61514 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-61514 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-61514 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h65q-x56f-vc5f.