CVE-2026-75969: CWE-306 Missing authentication for critical function in PTZOptics Move 4K 12X
CVE-2026-75969 is a critical vulnerability in PTZOptics cameras and the Firmware Upgrade Tool that allows unauthenticated users to install modified firmware on affected devices. This missing authentication flaw affects multiple PTZOptics camera models and versions prior to specified firmware releases. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized firmware installation without administrator credentials.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-306) involves missing authentication for a critical function in the firmware update mechanism of PTZOptics cameras and the Firmware Upgrade Tool. An unauthenticated attacker can upload and install modified firmware on affected devices, bypassing administrator authentication. The issue affects multiple PTZOptics camera models including Move 4K 12X, Move 4K 20X, Move 4K 30X, Link 4K 12X, Link 4K 20X, Link 4K 30X, Move SE 12X, Move SE 20X, Move SE 30X, Studio 4K 12X, Studio 4K 20X, Studio SE 12X, Studio SE 20X, all Generation 2 cameras, and the Upgrade Tool across all versions.
Potential Impact
An attacker can install unauthorized firmware on affected PTZOptics cameras without any authentication, potentially leading to full device compromise, loss of device integrity, and unauthorized control. This poses a critical security risk as it undermines device trust and security controls.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the firmware update interface and monitor for unauthorized firmware update attempts. Follow PTZOptics vendor advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-75969: CWE-306 Missing authentication for critical function in PTZOptics Move 4K 12X
Description
CVE-2026-75969 is a critical vulnerability in PTZOptics cameras and the Firmware Upgrade Tool that allows unauthenticated users to install modified firmware on affected devices. This missing authentication flaw affects multiple PTZOptics camera models and versions prior to specified firmware releases. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized firmware installation without administrator credentials.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
PTZOptics
Move 4K 12X
PTZOptics
Move 4K 20X
PTZOptics
Move 4K 30X
PTZOptics
Link 4K 12X
PTZOptics
Link 4K 20X
PTZOptics
Link 4K 30X
PTZOptics
Move SE 12X
PTZOptics
Move SE 20X
PTZOptics
Move SE 30X
PTZOptics
Studio 4K 12X
PTZOptics
Studio 4K 20X
PTZOptics
Studio SE 12X
PTZOptics
Studio SE 20X
PTZOptics
PT12X-SDI-GY-G2, PT12X-SDI-WH-G2, PT12X-NDI-GY-G2, PT12X-NDI-WH-G2
PTZOptics
PT12X-USB-GY-G2, PT12X-USB-WH-G2
PTZOptics
PT20X-SDI-GY-G2, PT20X-SDI-WH-G2, PT20X-NDI-GY-G2, PT20X-NDI-WH-G2
PTZOptics
PT20X-USB-GY-G2, PT20X-USB-WH-G2
PTZOptics
PT30X-SDI-GY-G2, PT30X-SDI-WH-G2, PT30X-NDI-GY-G2, PT30X-NDI-WH-G2
PTZOptics
PTVL-ZCAM, PTVL-NDI-ZCAM
PTZOptics
PTEPTZ-ZCAM-G2, PTEPTZ-NDI-ZCAM-G2
PTZOptics
PT12X-ZCAM, PT12X-NDI-ZCAM
PTZOptics
PT20X-ZCAM, PT20X-NDI-ZCAM
PTZOptics
Studio Pro
PTZOptics
Upgrade Tool
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-306) involves missing authentication for a critical function in the firmware update mechanism of PTZOptics cameras and the Firmware Upgrade Tool. An unauthenticated attacker can upload and install modified firmware on affected devices, bypassing administrator authentication. The issue affects multiple PTZOptics camera models including Move 4K 12X, Move 4K 20X, Move 4K 30X, Link 4K 12X, Link 4K 20X, Link 4K 30X, Move SE 12X, Move SE 20X, Move SE 30X, Studio 4K 12X, Studio 4K 20X, Studio SE 12X, Studio SE 20X, all Generation 2 cameras, and the Upgrade Tool across all versions.
Potential Impact
An attacker can install unauthorized firmware on affected PTZOptics cameras without any authentication, potentially leading to full device compromise, loss of device integrity, and unauthorized control. This poses a critical security risk as it undermines device trust and security controls.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the firmware update interface and monitor for unauthorized firmware update attempts. Follow PTZOptics vendor advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hsi
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T17:26:08.229Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd3d8a2a4e24523d41fc8b
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 16:49:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 17:02:56 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 17:24:24 UTC
Views: 4
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