Auth bypass in Puwell Technology Inc. Ip Camera

CVE-2026-61514

Puwell IP Camera firmware versions 2.x through 4.x contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to access device functions by sending protocol-conforming packets over TCP port 23456 without credentials. Attackers can exploit the unvalidated Session field in the proprietary control protocol header to access live video streams, control pan and tilt motors, activate audio functions, and remotely restart the device.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.005 (39.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-61514?
CVE-2026-61514 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Puwell Technology Inc. Ip Camera, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2026-08-04.
How severe is CVE-2026-61514?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.