Unauthenticated Configuration Disclosure in ESCAM QD-900 Cameras
CVE-2020-36871

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Escam

Status
Qd-900 Wifi Hd Camera
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 November 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36871?

The ESCAM QD-900 WIFI HD cameras feature a vulnerability that permits unauthenticated users to exploit the /web/cgi-bin/hi3510/backup.cgi endpoint. This flaw allows adversaries to remotely download compressed configuration backups without needing any form of authentication or authorization. The downloaded backups may contain sensitive information, including administrative credentials and critical device settings. As a result, these credentials can be leveraged by an unauthorized remote attacker to gain further access to the camera or to compromise connected networks.

Affected Version(s)

QD-900 WIFI HD Camera 0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-36871 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2020-36871 - Proof of Concept

References

https://packetstorm.news/files/id/156492/
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48107
exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/escam-qd900-unauthen...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Todor Donev
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CVE-2020-36871 : Unauthenticated Configuration Disclosure in ESCAM QD-900 Cameras