How severe is CVE-2008-6993?

CVE-2008-6993 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-6993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6993?

CVE-2008-6993 affects Siemens Gigaset Wlan Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6993?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6993 published?

CVE-2008-6993 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6993

CVE-2008-6993 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Gigaset Wlan Camera with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Siemens Gigaset Wlan Camera
Published: 2009-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Siemens Gigaset WLAN Camera 1.27 has an insecure default password, which allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6993?: Siemens Gigaset WLAN Camera 1.27 has an insecure default password, which allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-6993?: CVE-2008-6993 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-6993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6993?: CVE-2008-6993 affects Siemens Gigaset Wlan Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6993?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6993 published?: CVE-2008-6993 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30973

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:siemens:gigaset_wlan_camera:1.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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