CVE-2026-66890: Digital Watchdog VMAX A1 G4 DVR · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Affects Digital Watchdog VMAX A1 G4 DVRSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.6 Critical.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 20:25 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Sep 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.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Digital WatchdogVMAX A1 G4 DVR | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Digital WatchdogVMAX IP G4 NVR | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Digital WatchdogVMAX A1 PLUS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Digital WatchdogVA1G4 Recorder | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Digital WatchdogVG4 Recorder | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is provided, restrict FTP access to trusted networks and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Description
CVE-2026-66890 is a critical vulnerability in Digital Watchdog VMAX A1 G4 DVR devices caused by the use of hard-coded credentials. This flaw allows remote attackers to access files with root privileges via FTP, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.