CVE-2008-6993
Siemens Gigaset WLAN Camera 1.27 has an insecure default password, which allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details...
Affects 1 product across 1 vendor.
Broad class covering misuse of cryptography: weak algorithms, insufficient key length, improper certificate validation.
The Siemens Gigaset WLAN Camera 1.27 is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to an insecure default password, allowing remote attackers to perform unauthorized activities. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating critical severity.
BSID: BS-2009-GLOBAL-311748-C • Model: Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ • Confidence: MEDIUM
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| CVE ID | CVE-2008-6993 |
|---|---|
| BSID | BS-2009-GLOBAL-311748-C BreachSpider Global ID |
| CVSS Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
| Published | 2009-08-19 |
| Last Modified | 2026-04-23 |
| ICS Relevance | 75% |
| Weakness (CWE) | |
| Verticals | |
| Source | NVD |
Siemens Gigaset WLAN Camera 1.27 has an insecure default password, which allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database
The attack vector is network-based, requiring no authentication. An attacker can exploit the insecure default password to gain unauthorized access to the camera, potentially leading to full control over the device, including viewing live feeds, changing settings, and performing other malicious actions.
Exploitation Likelihood: LOW
| Vendor | Product | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Gigaset Wlan Camera | — |
No patch URL on record. Monitor vendor security advisories directly.
| CISA KEV | Not in KEV catalog |
|---|---|
| Public Exploit | Not confirmed |
| PoC Code | Not confirmed |
Implement strong access controls and change default passwords immediately. Use network segmentation to isolate the camera from critical systems.
No reliable network detection signature exists for this vulnerability class — apply the compensating controls above and the vendor patch. SAGE only publishes a network rule when a concrete on-the-wire signature can be grounded in the advisory.
This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 because it involves unauthorized access to a critical asset, which could compromise the security of the control system.
This CVE maps to SR 7.6 because it involves the protection against unauthorized access to devices, which is essential for maintaining the security of industrial control systems.
Virtual patch generated by CITED Relevance SAGE. Validate in isolated environment before production deployment. Compensating control only - does not replace vendor patch.
SAGE Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
| Model | Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ |
|---|---|
| Confidence | MEDIUM |
| Enriched At | 2026-05-24 |
| SHA-512 Audit Hash | c8bef7479899c110fe54355c0ee5e534a2f49b86e0d106df107796a80fc4d770362bce8e82a6053c00e05ddbad4e116be62a56ff2e15e2efe7efe8df303e94aa |
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