CVE-2026-79396: n/a
Use of hardcoded default credentials in Xiongmai IP Camera XM530 firmware HMT.CM2005-v220608.1837 and earlier stores static account credentials in unencrypted plaintext within bin/config.xml and compiled into the Sofia executable, allowing remote attackers to gain full administrative control over the camera.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Xiongmai IP Camera XM530 firmware versions HMT.CM2005-v220608.1837 and earlier contain hardcoded default credentials stored unencrypted in bin/config.xml and embedded in the Sofia executable. This design flaw enables remote attackers to access the camera with full administrative privileges by using these static credentials.
Potential Impact
Remote attackers can leverage the hardcoded default credentials to gain full administrative control over the affected IP cameras, potentially compromising device integrity and privacy.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider changing default credentials if possible, restricting network access to the cameras, or replacing affected devices.
CVE-2026-79396: n/a
Description
Use of hardcoded default credentials in Xiongmai IP Camera XM530 firmware HMT.CM2005-v220608.1837 and earlier stores static account credentials in unencrypted plaintext within bin/config.xml and compiled into the Sofia executable, allowing remote attackers to gain full administrative control over the camera.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Xiongmai IP Camera XM530 firmware versions HMT.CM2005-v220608.1837 and earlier contain hardcoded default credentials stored unencrypted in bin/config.xml and embedded in the Sofia executable. This design flaw enables remote attackers to access the camera with full administrative privileges by using these static credentials.
Potential Impact
Remote attackers can leverage the hardcoded default credentials to gain full administrative control over the affected IP cameras, potentially compromising device integrity and privacy.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider changing default credentials if possible, restricting network access to the cameras, or replacing affected devices.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa44ce691cc7f384886b3c5
Added to database: 09/11/2026, 18:48:06 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 19:03:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 19:42:40 UTC
Views: 3
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