How severe is CVE-2017-8224?

CVE-2017-8224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8224?

CVE-2017-8224 affects Wificam Wireless Ip Camera (p2p) Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8224?

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-2017-8224 published?

CVE-2017-8224 was published on 2017-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8224

CVE-2017-8224 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wificam Wireless Ip Camera (p2p) Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Wificam Wireless Ip Camera (p2p) Firmware
Published: 2017-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM devices have a backdoor root account that can be accessed with TELNET.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8224?: Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM devices have a backdoor root account that can be accessed with TELNET.
How severe is CVE-2017-8224?: CVE-2017-8224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8224?: CVE-2017-8224 affects Wificam Wireless Ip Camera (p2p) Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8224?: 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-2017-8224 published?: CVE-2017-8224 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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