CVE-2026-61515: Hidden Functionality in Puwell Technology Inc. IP Camera
Puwell IP Camera firmware versions 2.x through 4.x contains an unauthenticated command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands by sending a crafted JSON payload to the DebugShell interface exposed on TCP port 34567. Attackers can exploit the lack of authentication and input sanitization in the binary protocol service to pass arbitrary commands directly to the underlying operating system, achieving root-level code execution and complete device compromise.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-61515 is a critical unauthenticated command injection vulnerability in Puwell IP Camera firmware versions >=2.0.0 and <3.0.0. The DebugShell interface on TCP port 34567 accepts JSON payloads without authentication or proper input validation, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root. This results in full device compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3, indicating high exploitability and impact. No official patch or remediation level is currently documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on affected Puwell IP Cameras, leading to total device compromise. This can result in unauthorized control over the device, potential data exposure, and use of the device as a foothold within a network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to TCP port 34567 to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity targeting this interface. Consider disabling or blocking the DebugShell interface if possible.
CVE-2026-61515: Hidden Functionality in Puwell Technology Inc. IP Camera
Description
Puwell IP Camera firmware versions 2.x through 4.x contains an unauthenticated command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands by sending a crafted JSON payload to the DebugShell interface exposed on TCP port 34567. Attackers can exploit the lack of authentication and input sanitization in the binary protocol service to pass arbitrary commands directly to the underlying operating system, achieving root-level code execution and complete device compromise.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
Puwell Technology Inc.
IP Camera
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-61515 is a critical unauthenticated command injection vulnerability in Puwell IP Camera firmware versions >=2.0.0 and <3.0.0. The DebugShell interface on TCP port 34567 accepts JSON payloads without authentication or proper input validation, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root. This results in full device compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3, indicating high exploitability and impact. No official patch or remediation level is currently documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on affected Puwell IP Cameras, leading to total device compromise. This can result in unauthorized control over the device, potential data exposure, and use of the device as a foothold within a network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to TCP port 34567 to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity targeting this interface. Consider disabling or blocking the DebugShell interface if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-10T15:43:36.627Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a71fdb5bf8831d539fad9b1
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 14:56:53 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 17:57:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:37 UTC
Views: 29
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