CVE-2026-79396 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain full administrative control over Xiongmai IP cameras by exploiting hardcoded default credentials stored in plaintext configuration files.
- 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-2026-79396?
CVE-2026-79396 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Use of hardcoded default credentials in Xiongmai IP Camera XM530 firmware HMT.CM2005-v220608.1837 and earlier stores static account credentials in unencrypted plaintext within bin/config.xml and compiled into the Sofia executable, allowing remote attackers to gain full administrative control over the camera.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79396?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79396?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79396 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-79396 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-79396 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9xx2-xxg3-9xpx.