CVE-2026-5386: CWE-620 Unverified Password Change in KMW KM-IP521
KMW KM-IP521 CCTV security cameras have a critical vulnerability allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to reset the administrator password to a known value. This flaw enables full access to camera feeds and settings without any authentication. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-620 (Unverified Password Change) and affects version 4.04.91.230307 of the product. No patch or official remediation has been provided yet. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, indicating a critical severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-5386 is a critical unauthenticated password reset vulnerability in KMW KM-IP521 CCTV cameras (version 4.04.91.230307). The vulnerability allows remote attackers to reset the administrator password to a known value without any authentication, granting full control over camera feeds and device settings. This is classified under CWE-620 (Unverified Password Change). The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 reflects high impact on confidentiality and integrity with no required privileges or user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor patching or device replacement.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete compromise of the affected CCTV camera, including unauthorized access to live video feeds and administrative settings. This can lead to severe confidentiality breaches and unauthorized control over the device. Availability is not impacted. The vulnerability requires no authentication and can be exploited remotely, making it highly critical.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the affected devices to trusted networks only, and monitor for any suspicious activity. Consider device replacement if critical security requirements cannot be met. Do not rely on default or known passwords.
CVE-2026-5386: CWE-620 Unverified Password Change in KMW KM-IP521
Description
KMW KM-IP521 CCTV security cameras have a critical vulnerability allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to reset the administrator password to a known value. This flaw enables full access to camera feeds and settings without any authentication. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-620 (Unverified Password Change) and affects version 4.04.91.230307 of the product. No patch or official remediation has been provided yet. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, indicating a critical severity level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-5386 is a critical unauthenticated password reset vulnerability in KMW KM-IP521 CCTV cameras (version 4.04.91.230307). The vulnerability allows remote attackers to reset the administrator password to a known value without any authentication, granting full control over camera feeds and device settings. This is classified under CWE-620 (Unverified Password Change). The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 reflects high impact on confidentiality and integrity with no required privileges or user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor patching or device replacement.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete compromise of the affected CCTV camera, including unauthorized access to live video feeds and administrative settings. This can lead to severe confidentiality breaches and unauthorized control over the device. Availability is not impacted. The vulnerability requires no authentication and can be exploited remotely, making it highly critical.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the affected devices to trusted networks only, and monitor for any suspicious activity. Consider device replacement if critical security requirements cannot be met. Do not rely on default or known passwords.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- icscert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-01T20:46:32.932Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a19cdf6e29bf47b50fb47a3
Added to database: 05/29/2026, 17:33:42 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:22:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 80
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