CVE-2017-16566

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: November 17, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

On Jooan IP Camera A5 2.3.36 devices, an insecure FTP server does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read or replace core system files including those used for authentication (such as passwd and shadow). This can be abused to take full root level control of the device.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://siggyd.github.io/Advisories/CVE-2017-16566
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://siggyd.github.io/Advisories/CVE-2017-16566
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.6%
83th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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