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Critical· 9.1

CVE-2026-8598

CVE-2026-8598 allows unauthorized access to an undocumented port on certain ZKTeco CCTV cameras, exposing sensitive data like account credentials and service details without requiring authentication.

publishedMay 20, 2026
last modifiedJul 20, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.1
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
41th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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auto-deletes from the system
counting…on Sep 3, 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 specific ZKTeco CCTV camera models with the undocumented configuration export port enabled.

02

Real-world impact

Attackers could steal camera credentials or identify exposed services, potentially leading to unauthorized control or data breaches.

03

Why this severity

Critical (CVSS 9.1): The vulnerability allows remote attackers to easily access highly sensitive information without any user interaction.

04

What to do about it

no official fix yet
interim mitigations
  • Disable or block access to the undocumented configuration export port if possible. Check camera settings for hidden ports or consult vendor documentation for configuration adjustments.

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

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Timeline

  1. May 20, 2026 · May 20, 2026
    Published
    Disclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
  2. Jul 20, 2026 · 15d ago
    Advisory updated
    The NVD record was last revised.
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How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Attack requirementsPresent
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
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 →