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CVE-2013-2579 (GCVE-0-2013-2579)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2013-10-11 21:00 – Updated: 2024-09-17 00:37
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Summary
TP-Link IP Cameras TL-SC3130, TL-SC3130G, TL-SC3171, TL-SC3171G, and possibly other models before beta firmware LM.1.6.18P12_sign6 have an empty password for the hardcoded "qmik" account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.
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