CVE-2019-20466
CWE-916Published: April 2, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered on Sannce Smart HD Wifi Security Camera EAN 2 950004 595317 devices. A local attacker with the "default" account is capable of reading the /etc/passwd file, which contains a weakly hashed root password. By taking this hash and cracking it, the attacker can obtain root rights on the device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-20466 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-20466 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts