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CVE-2026-68953 (GCVE-0-2026-68953)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-15 20:20 – Updated: 2026-09-15 20:20
VLAI
Title
Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Digital Watchdog VMAX DVR and NVR Product Lineups
Summary
The affected products are vulnerable to an authentication bypass that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to disclose sensitive device information, including administrator credentials in plaintext, by sending crafted HTTP(S) requests.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
7.1 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CWE
  • CWE-306 - Missing authentication for critical function
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Date Public
2026-09-15 18:28
Credits
Scot Berner of TrustedSec reported this vulnerability to CISA.
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