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Critical· 9.1

CVE-2026-5386

KMW CCTV Security Cameras contain a critical flaw that allows anyone to reset the administrator password without needing to log in first. This process uses a known password, making it easy for an unauthorized person to take control.

publishedMay 29, 2026
last modifiedJul 22, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.1
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
47th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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counting…on Sep 5, 2026

No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.

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Who is affected

Users of KMW CCTV Security Cameras.

02

Real-world impact

An attacker could remotely take full control of the camera, allowing them to view live video feeds and change security settings.

03

Why this severity

This vulnerability is rated critical because it can be exploited remotely over a network without any user interaction or login credentials, leading to a total loss of confidentiality and integrity for the device.

04

What to do about it

no official fix yet

No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.

No fix documented in sources

05

Timeline

  1. May 29, 2026 · May 29, 2026
    Published
    Disclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
  2. Jul 22, 2026 · 13d ago
    Advisory updated
    The NVD record was last revised.
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How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
ScopeUnchanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactNone
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References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →