CWE
798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2358

First published: Fri Oct 25 2019(Updated: )

Milesight IP security cameras through 2016-11-14 have a default set of 10 privileged accounts with hardcoded credentials. They are accessible if the customer has not configured 10 actual user accounts.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Milesight IP Security Camera Firmware<=2016-11-14
Milesight NCR Camera

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2358?

    CVE-2016-2358 has a high severity rating due to the presence of hardcoded credentials in multiple privileged accounts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2358?

    To fix CVE-2016-2358, customers should configure unique user accounts and disable the default privileged accounts.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2016-2358?

    CVE-2016-2358 affects Milesight IP security cameras running firmware versions up to and including 2016-11-14.

  • Are there workarounds for CVE-2016-2358?

    A workaround for CVE-2016-2358 is to change all default passwords for the privileged accounts as soon as possible.

  • What risks are associated with CVE-2016-2358?

    The risks of CVE-2016-2358 include unauthorized access to the camera system and potential exploitation by attackers.

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