CRITICAL
CVE-2012-3002
CWE-287Published: December 21, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The web interface on (1) Foscam and (2) Wansview IP cameras allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and perform administrative functions or read the admin password, via a direct request to an unspecified URL.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-3002 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (12)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/265532US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/265532US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-3002
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-287
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 21, 2012
Related CVEs (CWE-287)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-3002 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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