How severe is CVE-2014-1849?

CVE-2014-1849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-1849 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1849?

CVE-2014-1849 affects Foscam Ip Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1849?

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-2014-1849 published?

CVE-2014-1849 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1849

CVE-2014-1849 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foscam Ip Camera Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Foscam Ip Camera Firmware
Published: 2014-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Foscam IP camera 11.37.2.49 and other versions, when using the Foscam DynDNS option, generates credentials based on predictable camera subdomain names, which allows remote attackers to spoof or hijack arbitrary cameras and conduct other attacks by modifying arbitrary camera records in the Foscam DNS server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1849?: Foscam IP camera 11.37.2.49 and other versions, when using the Foscam DynDNS option, generates credentials based on predictable camera subdomain names, which allows remote attackers to spoof or hijack arbitrary cameras and conduct other attacks by modifying arbitrary camera records in the Foscam DNS server.
How severe is CVE-2014-1849?: CVE-2014-1849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-1849 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1849?: CVE-2014-1849 affects Foscam Ip Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1849?: 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-2014-1849 published?: CVE-2014-1849 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:foscam:ip_camera_firmware:11.37.2.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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