CVE-2026-65894 in EZ-P21 IP Camera
Summary
by MITRE • 07/27/2026
This vulnerability exists in CP PLUS EZ-P21 IP Camera due to improper authentication of HTTP endpoints. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by conducting brute-force attacks against HTTP endpoint on the targeted device.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to live video snapshots from the targeted device.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/27/2026
The CP PLUS EZ-P21 IP Camera presents a critical security weakness stemming from inadequate authentication mechanisms across its HTTP endpoints, creating a significant entry point for malicious actors. This vulnerability manifests as a failure in proper access control implementation, where the device does not adequately verify user credentials before granting access to sensitive video streams and configuration interfaces. The flaw directly violates fundamental cybersecurity principles of least privilege and proper authentication, allowing unauthorized individuals to bypass normal security controls through automated credential guessing techniques.
This authentication bypass vulnerability operates at the application layer and represents a classic example of weak credential handling practices that aligns with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues. The remote exploitation capability means attackers can target the device over the network without requiring physical access or specialized equipment, making it particularly dangerous in unsecured network environments. The brute-force attack vector exploited by threat actors relies on systematic attempts to guess valid username and password combinations, leveraging the device's lack of account lockout mechanisms or rate limiting controls that would normally prevent such automated attacks.
The operational impact of successful exploitation extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as attackers can obtain real-time video feeds and potentially manipulate camera settings. This compromises the fundamental security assumptions of surveillance systems and creates opportunities for data exfiltration, privacy violations, and further network infiltration. The vulnerability undermines the integrity of the security infrastructure by allowing unauthorized personnel to view live video streams, which may contain sensitive information about physical locations, activities, or personal details of individuals within the monitored environment.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including disabling unnecessary HTTP endpoints, enforcing strong password policies with complex credentials, implementing account lockout mechanisms after failed authentication attempts, and restricting network access through firewall rules. Network segmentation and regular security audits become crucial defensive measures against such vulnerabilities. Organizations utilizing these devices should also consider upgrading to firmware versions that address the authentication flaws and implement additional monitoring controls to detect unusual access patterns or brute-force attack attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and authentication mechanisms in embedded systems, as outlined in various ATT&CK framework techniques related to credential access and initial access vectors.