CVE-2015-2880 in WiFi Baby Cam TV-IP743SIC
Summary
by MITRE
TRENDnet WiFi Baby Cam TV-IP743SIC has a password of admin for the backdoor root account.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/27/2020
The TRENDnet WiFi Baby Cam TV-IP743SIC device presents a critical security vulnerability through its hardcoded backdoor account configuration that exposes all users to unauthorized administrative access. This vulnerability stems from the device's default credential implementation where the root administrative account is configured with the username "admin" and password "admin" without any mechanism for password change or account disablement. The presence of such default credentials represents a fundamental flaw in the device's security architecture and directly violates industry best practices for secure device configuration.
This vulnerability operates at the authentication layer of the device's security model, where the hardcoded credentials bypass normal authentication procedures and provide immediate administrative access to any attacker who can reach the device's network interface. The flaw is classified as a weak authentication mechanism that allows for easy exploitation through automated scanning tools, making the device particularly vulnerable to large-scale attacks targeting IoT devices. The backdoor account functionality essentially creates an implicit trust relationship that cannot be revoked or modified by legitimate device administrators, fundamentally undermining the device's security posture.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass complete device compromise and potential network infiltration. An attacker with access to the backdoor account can modify device configurations, access stored video feeds, manipulate camera settings, and potentially use the device as a pivot point for attacking other networked systems. This represents a significant risk in home and commercial environments where these devices are often deployed without proper network segmentation or additional security controls. The vulnerability also aligns with attack patterns documented in the mitre ATT&CK framework under credential access and privilege escalation techniques, where hardcoded credentials serve as an initial foothold for further exploitation.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of CWE-798, which specifically addresses the use of hardcoded credentials in software implementations. The vulnerability also relates to CWE-259, which covers weak password requirements and default password issues. Organizations deploying these devices should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation, disabling unnecessary services, and changing default credentials where possible. However, due to the hardcoded nature of the backdoor account, complete remediation requires device replacement or firmware updates from the manufacturer. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure configuration management and proper authentication design in IoT devices, as outlined in NIST SP 800-125 and other security frameworks that emphasize the need for robust authentication mechanisms and the elimination of default credentials in production environments.