PatchTheCVECVE-2020-29001: An issue was discovered on Geeni GNC-CW028 Camera 2.7.2, Geeni GNC-CW025 Doorbell 2.9.5, Merkury MI-CW024 Door
CVE-2020-29001 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting geeni gnc-cw028 firmware, geeni gnc-cw025 firmware, merkury mi-cw024 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered on Geeni GNC-CW028 Camera 2.7.2, Geeni GNC-CW025 Doorbell 2.9.5, Merkury MI-CW024 Doorbell 2.9.6, and Merkury MI-CW017 Camera 2.9.6 devices. A vulnerability exists in the RESTful Services API that allows a remote attacker to take full control of the camera with a high-privileged account. The vulnerability exists because a static username and password are compiled into the ppsapp RESTful application.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-312 |
| Published | 2021-01-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-29001?
geeni gnc-cw028 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; geeni gnc-cw025 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; merkury mi-cw024 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-29001 being exploited?
CVE-2020-29001 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-2020-29001 affect?
CVE-2020-29001 affects geeni gnc-cw028 firmware, geeni gnc-cw025 firmware, merkury mi-cw024 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). An issue was discovered on Geeni GNC-CW028 Camera 2.7.2, Geeni GNC-CW025 Doorbell 2.9.5, Merkury MI-CW024 Doorbell 2.9.6, and Merkury MI-CW017 Camera 2.9.6 devices. A vulnerability exists in the RESTful Services API that allows a remote att
How urgent is CVE-2020-29001?
Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference