External risk intelligence

JAIOTlink C492A-W6 Camera Hard-coded Credentials Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.3)

CVE-2026-58453

The vulnerability exists in an HTTP service on a Wi-Fi IP camera. Consumer-grade IoT cameras are frequently deployed with ports exposed to the public internet for remote viewing capabilities, making the web management interface and streaming services commonly reachable by external attackers.

Command Injection

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

This vulnerability involves hard-coded credentials in certain Wi-Fi IP cameras, allowing unauthorized network access to camera feeds and configuration settings. The core issue stems from default, easily exploitable credentials within the camera's web interface. At a high level, this could expose sensitive video data and operational control.

  • Default camera credentials allow unauthorized access.
  • Exposed video and control could be a privacy risk.
  • Confirm if these cameras are in use.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker on the same network could access the camera's web service using default credentials. This access allows them to view live video, access network settings, and potentially send commands to the device.

  • Network access required.
  • Uses default credentials on HTTP service.
  • Unauthorized access to camera data and control.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

Attackers could access sensitive camera data and network configurations by exploiting hard-coded credentials in the HTTP service. This vulnerability may allow unauthorized access to live video streams and the ability to manipulate camera settings when the device is network-accessible.

  • Camera snapshots and video streams at risk.
  • Unauthorized access via default credentials.
  • Compromised surveillance and network control.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This vulnerability affects JAIOTlink Wi-Fi IP cameras and could be managed by the asset owners responsible for the connected devices. The initial step should be to inventory all such cameras, confirm their network exposure and business criticality, and identify the specific teams or individuals accountable for their management and remediation.

  • Identify accountable asset owners.
  • Verify camera exposure and criticality.
  • Plan risk-based remediation actions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the JAIOTlink C492A-W6?

The JAIOTlink C492A-W6 is a consumer-grade Wi-Fi IP camera designed for remote surveillance and monitoring. It features a built-in web management interface, the anyka_ipc service, which allows users to view live video streams, access snapshots, and modify network configurations directly through a web browser.

What is the CWE-1392 vulnerability in CVE-2026-58453?

This vulnerability is classified as CWE-1392, which refers to the use of hard-coded credentials. In plain terms, the camera’s software contains a pre-set admin username and an empty password that cannot be changed. Because this authentication is baked into the device, anyone who knows these default credentials can bypass the login screen to gain full control over the camera's management interface.

How do attackers trigger this vulnerability?

An attacker triggers this bug by connecting to the camera’s HTTP service on port 80 and attempting to log in with the hard-coded administrative credentials. Accessing the camera from a non-networked environment or a physically isolated network where the device's web interface is unreachable prevents this type of unauthorized authentication.

Why does Halo Surface Signal flag this as an external risk?

Halo Surface Signal identifies this as an external risk because these Wi-Fi cameras are frequently configured for remote viewing, which often involves exposing the web interface directly to the public internet. This configuration makes the camera reachable by any attacker on the open web, rather than limiting access to a local, trusted network.

How should I respond if I use these cameras?

Begin by conducting an inventory to locate all deployed JAIOTlink C492A-W6 units within your environment. Once identified, verify whether the devices are exposed to the public internet or are accessible via your internal network. Determine the criticality of the data these cameras handle and coordinate with the asset owners to establish a remediation plan for these vulnerable devices.

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