How to fix or mitigate CVE-2021-4468?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Audit authentication configurations and rotate any potentially compromised credentials.

CVE-2021-4468

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-4468?

CVE-2021-4468 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

HIGH

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2025-11-14 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Authentication Bypass

8.7

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.7 HIGH

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:22 vuln.today

CVE Published

Nov 14, 2025 - 23:15 nvd

HIGH 8.7

DescriptionCVE.org

PLANEX CS-QP50F-ING2 smart cameras expose a configuration backup interface over HTTP that does not require authentication. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can directly retrieve a compressed configuration backup file from the device. The backup contains sensitive configuration information, including credentials, allowing an attacker to obtain administrative access to the camera and compromise the confidentiality of the monitored environment.

AnalysisAI

PLANEX CS-QP50F-ING2 smart cameras expose a configuration backup interface over HTTP that does not require authentication. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. PLANEX CS-QP50F-ING2 smart cameras expose a configuration backup interface over HTTP that does not require authentication. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can directly retrieve a compressed configuration backup file from the device. The backup contains sensitive configuration information, including credentials, allowing an attacker to obtain administrative access to the camera and compromise the confidentiality of the monitored environment.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.