CVE-2026-68953 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Digital Watchdog VMAX DVR and NVR Product Lineups
Unauthenticated attackers can bypass authentication to disclose sensitive device information, including plaintext administrator credentials, on Digital Watchdog DVR and NVR devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-68953?
CVE-2026-68953 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Digital Watchdog VA1G4 Recorder, published on 15 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The affected products are vulnerable to an authentication bypass that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to disclose sensitive device information, including administrator credentials in plaintext, by sending crafted HTTP(S) requests.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-68953?
How do I fix CVE-2026-68953?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-68953 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-2026-68953 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-68953 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4gc-5pxg-x2jh.