CVE-2026-79396

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Default Credentials in Xiongmai IP Camera XM530 Firmware

Publication date: 2026-09-11

Last updated on: 2026-09-22

Assigner: MITRE

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.

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Published

2026-09-11

Last Modified

2026-09-22

Generated

2026-11-08

AI Q&A

2026-09-11

EPSS Evaluated

2026-11-07

NVD

CVE-2026-79396

EUVD

EUVD-2026-76189

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
xiongmai	ip_camera_xm530	220608.1837
xiongmai	xm530	v220608.1837
xiongmai	sofia	From 1.0.0 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-798	The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves hardcoded default credentials in Xiongmai IP Camera firmware. The credentials admin/admin and user/123456 are stored in plaintext in bin/config.xml and the Sofia executable. These credentials are identical across all devices, allowing remote attackers to gain full administrative control without authentication.

Detection Guidance

Check for devices running the vulnerable Xiongmai IP Camera XM530 firmware by inspecting network traffic for default credentials like admin/admin or user/123456. Use tools like Wireshark to capture and analyze ONVIF, RTSP, or web interface authentication attempts. Search for plaintext credentials in bin/config.xml or the Sofia executable on the device filesystem.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to bypass authentication on affected devices, gaining full control including video access, PTZ control, and configuration changes. The hardcoded credentials persist even if config.xml is modified, making remediation difficult.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability likely violates compliance requirements for data protection and access control. Unauthorized access to surveillance footage could lead to breaches of GDPR (privacy) or HIPAA (health data), resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Isolate affected devices from untrusted networks. Disable remote access if not required. Update firmware to the latest version if a patch is available. Change default credentials to unique, strong passwords. Monitor device logs for unauthorized access attempts. Consider replacing devices if no patch is provided by the vendor.

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