CVE-2026-61514

9.8 CRITICAL

Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

AI risk analysis

Summary: The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to access device functions by exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability in Puwell IP Camera firmware versions 2.x through 4.x.
Exploitability: Exploitation is relatively easy as it requires sending protocol-conforming packets over TCP port 23456 without credentials, leveraging the unvalidated Session field.
Blast radius: If exploited, attackers can gain full control over live video streams and device functions, leading to significant privacy and security breaches.
Prioritized remediation: Update Puwell IP Camera firmware to the latest version to patch the vulnerability.

auth-bypassfirmware-updatevideo-streamingcontrol-access

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NVD 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.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-306

All references

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