CVE-2026-15683: CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation in Lorex 2K Indoor Wi-Fi Security Camera
Lorex 2K Indoor Wi-Fi Security Camera Device Management Server Improper Certificate Validation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Lorex 2K Indoor Wi-Fi Security Cameras. User interaction is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the device management functionality. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-26851.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-15683) affects the Lorex 2K Indoor Wi-Fi Security Camera's device management server due to improper certificate validation (CWE-295). An attacker positioned on the network can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code remotely without requiring user interaction. The issue arises because the device fails to properly validate the certificate presented by the server, which can be combined with other vulnerabilities to gain root privileges. The CVSS 3.0 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity. The affected version is exactly 2.800.020000000.3.R.20220331. There is no vendor-provided patch or official remediation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a network-adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device with potential root privileges. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device, potentially leading to full device takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit network exposure of the affected device and monitor for suspicious activity related to device management communications.
CVE-2026-15683: CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation in Lorex 2K Indoor Wi-Fi Security Camera
Description
Lorex 2K Indoor Wi-Fi Security Camera Device Management Server Improper Certificate Validation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Lorex 2K Indoor Wi-Fi Security Cameras. User interaction is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the device management functionality. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-26851.
CVSS v3.0
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-15683) affects the Lorex 2K Indoor Wi-Fi Security Camera's device management server due to improper certificate validation (CWE-295). An attacker positioned on the network can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code remotely without requiring user interaction. The issue arises because the device fails to properly validate the certificate presented by the server, which can be combined with other vulnerabilities to gain root privileges. The CVSS 3.0 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity. The affected version is exactly 2.800.020000000.3.R.20220331. There is no vendor-provided patch or official remediation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a network-adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device with potential root privileges. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device, potentially leading to full device takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit network exposure of the affected device and monitor for suspicious activity related to device management communications.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- zdi
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-13T21:29:35.821Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a555d1568715ace43ecaae6
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 21:48:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 22:04:04 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 22:52:11 UTC
Views: 41
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