How severe is CVE-2017-8221?

CVE-2017-8221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8221?

CVE-2017-8221 affects Wificam Wireless Ip Camera (p2p) Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8221?

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

When was CVE-2017-8221 published?

CVE-2017-8221 was published on 2017-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8221

CVE-2017-8221 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wificam Wireless Ip Camera (p2p) Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Wificam Wireless Ip Camera (p2p) Firmware
Published: 2017-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM devices rely on a cleartext UDP tunnel protocol (aka the Cloud feature) for communication between an Android application and a camera device, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8221?: Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM devices rely on a cleartext UDP tunnel protocol (aka the Cloud feature) for communication between an Android application and a camera device, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2017-8221?: CVE-2017-8221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8221?: CVE-2017-8221 affects Wificam Wireless Ip Camera (p2p) Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-8221 published?: CVE-2017-8221 was published on 2017-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:wificam:wireless_ip_camera_\(p2p\)_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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