How severe is CVE-2026-79396?

CVE-2026-79396 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-2026-79396 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-79396?

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-2026-79396 published?

CVE-2026-79396 was published on 2026-09-11 and last updated on 2026-09-22.

CVE-2026-79396

CVE-2026-79396 is a critical-severity vulnerability 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Published: 2026-09-11
Last modified: 2026-09-22

Description

Use of hardcoded default credentials in Xiongmai IP Camera XM530 firmware HMT.CM2005-v220608.1837 and earlier stores static account credentials in unencrypted plaintext within bin/config.xml and compiled into the Sofia executable, allowing remote attackers to gain full administrative control over the camera.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-79396?: Use of hardcoded default credentials in Xiongmai IP Camera XM530 firmware HMT.CM2005-v220608.1837 and earlier stores static account credentials in unencrypted plaintext within bin/config.xml and compiled into the Sofia executable, allowing remote attackers to gain full administrative control over the camera.
How severe is CVE-2026-79396?: CVE-2026-79396 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-2026-79396 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-79396?: 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-2026-79396 published?: CVE-2026-79396 was published on 2026-09-11 and last updated on 2026-09-22.

References

https://github.com/ShiroiBoushi/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2026-79396

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