Critical Vulnerabilities in Apeman ID71 Cameras Allow Remote Takeover
Take action: If you are using Apeman ID71, this is urgent - there's a PoC exploit already available so hackers are probably already looking for these devices. Isolate these cameras from the internet immediately and use a VPN for any necessary remote access. Because the vendor is not providing patches, you should consider replacing these devices with a more secure, supported brand.
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CISA reports multiple security flaws in Apeman ID71 cameras that allow remote attackers to take full control of the devices or view private video feeds. Public proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits are already available, significantly increasing the risk of active exploitation.
Vulnerabilities summary:
- CVE-2025-11126 (CVSS score 9.8) - An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in the /system/www/system.ini file. Attackers can remotely access this configuration file to extract sensitive credentials, leading to a complete device takeover. This flaw bypasses standard access controls by exposing the system's internal initialization data to unauthenticated network requests.
- CVE-2025-11852 (CVSS score 5.3) - A missing authentication vulnerability within the ONVIF Service at the /onvif/device_service endpoint. This flaw allows remote attackers to interact with critical device functions without providing valid credentials. It defeats the primary security barrier for the camera's standardized management interface, permitting unauthorized viewing of feeds.
- CVE-2025-11851 (CVSS score 3.5) - A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /set_alias.cgi component. By manipulating the alias argument, an attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute when an administrator views the camera's web interface. This allows for session hijacking or unauthorized configuration changes within the context of the user's browser.
Successful exploitation grants attackers the ability to monitor sensitive areas, disrupt security operations, or use the compromised cameras as a pivot point for further network attacks.
These security issues affect all versions of the Apeman ID71 camera model. CISA noted that the PoCs were discovered by researcher Julio Urena, and their public availability means that even low-skilled attackers can now target these devices.
The manufacturer has not provided updates.
Organizations should immediately isolate Apeman ID71 cameras from the public internet and place them behind a firewall. Remote access must be restricted to secure VPN tunnels, and users should perform a thorough risk assessment to determine if these devices should remain in production. Replacing the hardware with supported alternatives is the most effective long-term remediation strategy.
