CVE-2016-5081: ZModo ZP-NE14-S and ZP-IBH-13W devices have a hardcoded root password, which makes it easier for remote attack

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2016-5081 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting zp-ibh-13w, zp-ne-14-s. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ZModo ZP-NE14-S and ZP-IBH-13W devices have a hardcoded root password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a TELNET session.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2016-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: zmodo

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-08-24 02:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zmodo zp-ibh-13w MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

zmodo zp-ne-14-s MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-5081?

zp-ibh-13w: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; zp-ne-14-s: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-5081 being exploited?

CVE-2016-5081 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-5081 affect?

CVE-2016-5081 affects zp-ibh-13w, zp-ne-14-s. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). ZModo ZP-NE14-S and ZP-IBH-13W devices have a hardcoded root password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a TELNET session.

How urgent is CVE-2016-5081?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-5650 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE MITIGATE ZModo ZP-NE14-S and ZP-IBH-13W devices do not enforce a WPA2 configuration setting, which allows remote attack

References

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