CVE-2019-14709
CWE-522Published: August 6, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A cleartext password storage issue was discovered on MicroDigital N-series cameras with firmware through 6400.0.8.5. The file in question is /usr/local/ipsca/mipsca.db. If a camera is compromised, the attacker can gain access to passwords and abuse them to compromise further systems.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-14709 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-14709 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts