VulnerabilityPublished 26 Feb 2026

CVE-2026-1241: Pelco Sarix Professional IMP 3 Series · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Affects Pelco Sarix Professional IMP 3 SeriesSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score

8.7High

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Requirements: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Vulnerable system confidentiality: High
Vulnerable system integrity: None
Vulnerable system availability: None
Subsequent system confidentiality: None
Subsequent system integrity: None
Subsequent system availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable system is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed below, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable” and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: The attacker must take no measurable action to exploit the vulnerability. The attack requires no target-specific circumvention to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable system.
Attack Requirements: None: The successful attack does not depend on the deployment and execution conditions of the vulnerable system. The attacker can expect to be able to reach the vulnerability and execute the exploit under all or most instances of the vulnerability.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files of the vulnerable system to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without interaction from any human user, other than the attacker.
Vulnerable system confidentiality: High: There is a total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all information within the Vulnerable System being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact. For example, an attacker steals the administrator's password, or private encryption keys of a web server.
Vulnerable system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Subsequent System or all confidentiality impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Subsequent System or all integrity impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Subsequent System or all availability impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v4.0 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponized: A Metasploit exploit module or Exploit-DB entry exists (Metasploit scanner modules do not count), or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Pelco, Inc.Sarix Professional IMP 3 Series	Affected <=02.52	Fixed in–
Pelco, Inc.Sarix Professional IXP 3 Series	Affected <=02.52	Fixed in–
Pelco, Inc.Sarix Professional IBP 3 Series	Affected <=02.52	Fixed in–
Pelco, Inc.Sarix Professional IWP 3 Series	Affected <=02.52	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Immediately restrict network access to the web management interface of Sarix Professional IMP 3 Series cameras by placing them behind firewalls and limiting access to trusted IP addresses only.
Implement strict network segmentation to isolate camera management networks from general corporate or public networks.
Use VPNs or secure tunnels for remote access to camera interfaces to ensure authentication and encryption.
Monitor network traffic and access logs for unusual or unauthorized access attempts to the cameras.
Disable any unnecessary services or features on the cameras that could be exploited as alternate access paths.
Engage with Pelco, Inc. for official patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing on surveillance infrastructure to detect similar weaknesses.
Educate security and IT staff about the risks of exposing camera management interfaces and enforce strict access control policies.
Consider deploying additional security controls such as multi-factor authentication if supported by the camera system.
Maintain an incident response plan specific to surveillance system breaches to quickly address potential exploitation.

Description

The Pelco, Inc. Sarix Professional 3 Series Cameras are vulnerable to an authentication bypass issue in their web management interface. The flaw stems from inadequate enforcement of access controls, allowing certain functionality to be accessed without proper authentication. This weakness can lead to unauthorized viewing of live video streams, creating privacy concerns and operational risks for organizations relying on these cameras. Additionally, it may expose operators to regulatory and compliance challenges.

Impact

The primary impact of CVE-2026-1241 is unauthorized access to live video streams from affected Pelco cameras, leading to significant confidentiality breaches. Organizations using these cameras for security monitoring may have sensitive areas exposed to unauthorized viewers, increasing risks of espionage, privacy violations, and operational disruption. This can also lead to regulatory non-compliance, especially in sectors with strict data protection laws such as healthcare, finance, and government. The exposure of surveillance footage can undermine trust in security infrastructure and potentially facilitate further attacks by revealing operational details. Although the vulnerability does not directly affect system integrity or availability, the loss of confidentiality alone can have severe consequences. The ease of exploitation and remote accessibility increase the likelihood of attacks, especially in environments where camera management interfaces are exposed or poorly segmented. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate widespread impact, but the vulnerability remains a critical risk until mitigated or patched.

Summary

CVE-2026-1241 identifies a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the Pelco Sarix Professional IMP 3 Series cameras' web management interface. The root cause is inadequate enforcement of access controls, allowing attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and access certain camera functions directly. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-288, which involves authentication bypass using alternate paths or channels. Exploitation requires no privileges, no user interaction, and can be performed remotely over the network, making it highly accessible to attackers. The primary risk is unauthorized access to live video streams, which compromises confidentiality and privacy. This can lead to exposure of sensitive surveillance footage, undermining operational security and potentially violating privacy regulations. The vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability directly but poses significant risks due to unauthorized data disclosure. No patches or fixes are currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no authentication required (AT:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and high impact on confidentiality (VC:H) with no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability affects all versions of the Sarix Professional IMP 3 Series cameras as indicated. Given the nature of the product—used widely in security and surveillance—the vulnerability presents a substantial threat to organizations relying on these devices for monitoring and security enforcement.

CWE-288Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessOWASP Top 10 A07:2025: Authentication Failures (opens in a new tab)
The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
Architecture and Design
Funnel all access through a single choke point to simplify how users can access a resource. For every access, perform a check to determine if the user has permissions to access the resource.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
OWASP Authentication (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V1.2.3 (opens in a new tab)
V1.2.2 (opens in a new tab)
V1.2.4 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Directory Indexing (opens in a new tab)
Exploitation of Thunderbolt Protection Flaws (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-057-02 (opens in a new tab)

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Affected software

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 5 Mar 2026, 21:22 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-288

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