CVE-2026-66890 (GCVE-0-2026-66890)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-15 20:25 – Updated: 2026-09-16 17:54
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Digital Watchdog VMAX DVR and NVR Product Lineups
Summary
The affected products use hard-coded credentials, which could allow remote access to files with root privileges where FTP is reachable.
Severity
9.6 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-16 17:54 UTC
CWE
- CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Assigner
References
Impacted products
5 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Watchdog | VMAX A1 G4 DVR |
Affected:
All
|
guessed | |
| Digital Watchdog | VMAX IP G4 NVR |
Affected:
All
|
guessed | |
| Digital Watchdog | VMAX A1 PLUS |
Affected:
All
|
guessed | |
| Digital Watchdog | VA1G4 Recorder |
Affected:
All
|
guessed | |
| Digital Watchdog | VG4 Recorder |
Affected:
All
|
guessed |
Date Public
2026-09-15 18:28
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