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CVE-2016-8731

9.8 · CRITICAL

Hard-coded FTP credentials (r:r) are included in the Foscam C1 running firmware 1.9.1.12.

Published Jun 21, 2017CWE-798EPSS 2.65%

Overview

CVE-2016-8731 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 21, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Hard-coded FTP credentials (r:r) are included in the Foscam C1 running firmware 1.9.1.12. Knowledge of these credentials would allow remote access to any cameras found on the internet that do not have port 50021 blocked by an intermediate device.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99193Refwww.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0245Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99193Refwww.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0245

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8731?

CVE-2016-8731 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 21, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2016-8731?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-8731?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-8731?

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