Description
The RTSP service of MERCURY IP camera MIPC252W 1.0.5 Build 230306 has an issue handling failed Digest authentication attempts. By repeatedly sending RTSP requests with invalid authentication parameters, an unauthenticated attacker can cause the RTSP service to enter a persistent authentication failure state, preventing legitimate clients from authenticating and leading to a denial of service.
Affected products
mercurycom: mipc252w firmware; mercurycom: mipc252w
References2
- github.com/izxnfirh8148/CVE_REQUESTS_references/blob/main/MERCU… ExploitThird Party Advisory
- github.com/izxnfirh8148/CVE_REQUESTS_references/blob/main/MERCU… ExploitThird Party Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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6.2
MEDIUM
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 7 · as of 13 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-307
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