How severe is CVE-2010-4233?

CVE-2010-4233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-4233 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4233?

CVE-2010-4233 primarily affects Camtron Cmnc-200 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4233?

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-2010-4233 published?

CVE-2010-4233 was published on 2010-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4233

CVE-2010-4233 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Camtron Cmnc-200 Firmware 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Camtron Cmnc-200 Firmware
Published: 2010-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Linux installation on the Camtron CMNC-200 Full HD IP Camera and TecVoz CMNC-200 Megapixel IP Camera with firmware 1.102A-008 has a default password of m for the root account, and a default password of merlin for the mg3500 account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the TELNET interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4233?: The Linux installation on the Camtron CMNC-200 Full HD IP Camera and TecVoz CMNC-200 Megapixel IP Camera with firmware 1.102A-008 has a default password of m for the root account, and a default password of merlin for the mg3500 account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the TELNET interface.
How severe is CVE-2010-4233?: CVE-2010-4233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-4233 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4233?: CVE-2010-4233 primarily affects Camtron Cmnc-200 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4233?: 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-2010-4233 published?: CVE-2010-4233 was published on 2010-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:camtron:cmnc-200_firmware:1.102a-008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:camtron:cmnc-200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tecvoz:cmnc-200_firmware:1.102a-008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:tecvoz:cmnc-200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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