CVE-2017-8224: Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM devices have a backdoor root account that can be accessed with TELNET.

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a backdoor root account on Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM devices reachable through Telnet. In business terms, an exposed camera could give an unauthorized party administrative control of the device. The provided sources do not identify a vendor patch, CVSS score, or confirmed active exploitation. Likely exposure is legacy Wireless IP Camera (P2P) WIFICAM devices, especially where Telnet is reachable from the internet or untrusted networks. The affected-product data is incomplete, so organizations should not rely only on scanner CPE matches. Treat this as a high-priority legacy device exposure issue. The business risk is unauthorized administrative access to cameras, but urgency depends on whether affected devices exist and whether Telnet is exposed. Mitigation focus: Identify WIFICAM devices and whether Telnet is reachable from untrusted networks.; Block Telnet access at network boundaries and management VLANs.; Segment or remove devices that cannot be secured..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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