Is CVE-2021-26611 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-26611 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-26611 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-26611 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-26611?

CVE-2021-26611 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-26611

CWE-798Published: November 26, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

HejHome GKW-IC052 IP Camera contained a hard-coded credentials vulnerability. This issue allows remote attackers to operate the IP Camera.(reboot, factory reset, snapshot etc..)

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-26611 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.