CVE-2015-8286

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

Zhuhai RaySharp firmware has a hardcoded root password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a session on TCP port 23 or 9000.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 91.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 18, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

Advisory Details (6)

Auto-updated May 7, 2026

🔬 Proof of concept available. No patch confirmed yet. Sources: cert.

cert

VU#899080 - Zhuhai Raysharp firmware for DVRs from multiple vendors contains hard-coded credentials

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/899080

generic

More Than A Dozen Brands Of Security Camera Systems Vulnerable To Hacker Hijacking

http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/01/28/more-than-a-dozen-brands-of-security-camera-systems-vulnerable-to-hacker-hijacking/

generic🟡 PoC Available

Bugtraq: CVE-2015-4464 Insufficient Authorization Checks Request Handling Remote Authentication Bypass for Kguard Digital Video Recorders

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2015/Jun/117

generic🟡 PoC Available

consolecowboys: Swann Song - DVR Insecurity

http://console-cowboys.blogspot.com/2013/01/swann-song-dvr-insecurity.html

generic

https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/01/23/ray-sharp-cctv-dvr-password-retrieval-remote-root

cert

VU#923388 - Swann SRNVW-470 allows unauthorized access to video stream and contains a hard-coded password

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/923388

Data Freshness Timeline

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2026-06-08 14:14 UTCEPSS rescore
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2026-05-26 13:41 UTCEPSS rescore

Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2015-8286?

CVE-2015-8286 is a critical vulnerability published on February 18, 2016. Zhuhai RaySharp firmware has a hardcoded root password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a session on TCP port 23 or 9000.

When was CVE-2015-8286 disclosed?

CVE-2015-8286 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 18, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-8286 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-8286 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 91.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-8286?

CVE-2015-8286 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2015-8286?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-8286, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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