CareCam Pro IP Cameras
CISA advisory details hard-coded bootloader credential CVE-2026-85083 in ANJIA AJL33PC0801 CareCam Pro cameras, allowing physical-access firmware compromise.
CISA ICS advisory ICSA-26-251-01 describes CVE-2026-85083, a hard-coded credential (CWE-798) used for bootloader authentication in the ANJIA AJL33PC0801 CareCam Pro IP camera. An attacker with physical access could gain privileged bootloader access and modify firmware and configuration, potentially fully compromising the device. The flaw scores 6.8 on CVSS 3.1 (7.0 on CVSS 4.0), is not remotely exploitable, and no public exploitation has been reported. Affected firmware is linux_linux_202008261138_svn13796 with U-Boot 2010.06; the vendor is headquartered in China with worldwide deployments.
- Hard-coded credential (CWE-798) grants privileged bootloader access to anyone with physical device access.
- Could enable firmware and configuration modification, potentially resulting in complete device compromise.
- CVSS 3.1 score 6.8; not remotely exploitable and no known public exploitation reported.
- CISA recommends minimizing network exposure and using secure remote access methods.
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| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Flags | Affected | Exposure | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-85083 | Hard-Coded Bootloader Credential in ANJIA AJL33PC0801 IP Camera The ANJIA AJL33PC0801 IP camera ships with a hard-coded credential used to authenticate to its boot bootloader (CWE-798), so anyone who knows the built-in credential can unlock privileged bootloader access. Triggering the flaw requires physical access to the device (CVSS 4.0 attack vector: Physical), with no privileges or user interaction needed; the attacker simply uses the embedded credential at the boot stage. With privileged bootloader access, an attacker can modify the camera's firmware and system configuration, potentially achieving complete compromise of the device, including persistence across reboots via modified firmware; the CVSS 4.0 vector shows the impact is confined to the device itself (no propagation to connected systems). Affected parties are owners and operators of the ANJIA AJL33PC0801 camera; related coverage also references CareCam Pro IP cameras, but the advisory data does not specify additional confirmed models or version ranges. Exploitation status: the issue is not listed in CISA's KEV, no public proof-of-concept is known, and it carries a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0 (High). Do: No fixed firmware version is given in the available data, so check with ANJIA for an updated firmware release addressing the hard-coded bootloader credential and apply it when published. Because exploitation requires physical access, restrict physical access to deployed cameras (locked enclosures, controlled premises) and inspect physically accessible units for signs of tampering or modified firmware. If compromise is suspected, reflash the device with firmware from a trusted source, since bootloader-level tampering may not be visible from the running system. | 7.0 | — |
| nichelikely in the thousands of deployed units at most (single niche camera model; no public install-base figures) |
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Summary
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take full control of the device.
The following versions of CareCam Pro IP Cameras are affected:
- ANJIA AJL33PC0801 Firmware linux_linux_202008261138_svn13796_/_Bootloader_U-Boot_2010.06_compiled_2020-08-26 (CVE-2026-85083)
| CVSS | Vendor | Equipment | Vulnerabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| v3 6.8 | CareCam | CareCam Pro IP Cameras | Use of Hard-coded Credentials |
Background
- Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Commercial Facilities
- Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide
- Company Headquarters Location: China
Vulnerabilities
CVE-2026-85083
The ANJIA AJL33PC0801 IP camera uses a hard-coded credential for bootloader authentication. An attacker with physical access to the device may leverage this weakness to gain privileged bootloader access, allowing unauthorized modification of firmware and system configuration and potentially resulting in complete device compromise.
Affected Products
CareCam Pro IP Cameras
Vendor:
CareCam
Product Version:
CareCam ANJIA AJL33PC0801 Firmware: linux_linux_202008261138_svn13796_/_Bootloader_U-Boot_2010.06_compiled_2020-08-26
Product Status:
known_affected
Relevant CWE: CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Metrics
| CVSS Version | Base Score | Base Severity | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 6.8 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 4.0 | 7 | HIGH | CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N |
Acknowledgments
- Omkar Mali reported this vulnerability to CISA
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Recommended Practices
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.
Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks:
Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages.
Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams.
Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks.
No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. This vulnerability is not exploitable remotely.
Revision History
- Initial Release Date: 2026-09-08
| Date | Revision | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | 1 | Initial Publication |
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