Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Nov 17, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2017-16566
CVE-2017-16566
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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Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:o:qacctv:jooan_a5_ip_camera_firmware:2.3.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: 2.3.36
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- siggyd.github.io/Advisories/CVE-2017-16566nvdIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
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