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Apeman Cameras

Plan PatchCVSS 9.8ICS-CERT ICSA-26-069-01Mar 10, 2026
Attack path
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredNone
ComplexityLow
User InteractionNone needed
Summary

Apeman ID71 cameras contain multiple critical vulnerabilities (CWE-522: weak credential storage, CWE-79: stored injection, CWE-306: missing authentication) affecting all versions. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to take control of the device, alter video feeds, or view camera streams without authorization. The vendor did not respond to CISA coordination requests and has not released patches.

What this means
What could happen
An attacker could take control of Apeman ID71 cameras from the network, altering or disabling video feeds, or viewing surveillance footage without authorization.
Who's at risk
Organizations operating surveillance systems in critical infrastructure (water utilities, electric substations, treatment plants) that rely on Apeman ID71 cameras for monitoring and security. Any facility with Apeman cameras exposed to untrusted networks is at risk.
How it could be exploited
An attacker with network access to the camera can send unauthenticated requests to exploit stored injection flaws or weak credential handling, gaining administrative control without needing valid credentials or user interaction.
Prerequisites
  • Network access to the camera device (direct or through exposed internet connection)
  • No credentials required for initial exploitation
remotely exploitableno authentication requiredlow complexityno patch availablevendor non-responsive to coordination
Exploitability
Unlikely to be exploited — EPSS score 0.2%
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
ID71: vers:all/*All versionsNo fix (EOL)
Remediation & Mitigation
0/5
Do now
0/3
HARDENINGRestrict network access to Apeman ID71 cameras—place them behind a firewall and isolate from the business network
HARDENINGEnsure cameras are not directly accessible from the internet; disable any port forwarding or UPnP that exposes the device externally
HARDENINGIf remote access to cameras is required, enforce VPN access only—do not allow direct internet exposure
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1

Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption

HOTFIXContact Apeman support to determine if a firmware update is available, even though vendor coordination with CISA was not completed
Mitigations - no patch available
0/1
ID71: vers:all/* has reached End of Life. The vendor will not release a patch. Apply the following compensating controls:
HARDENINGSegment camera network from operational technology networks and critical systems
View full CISA ICS-CERT advisory
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