PatchTheCVECVE-2021-26611: HejHome GKW-IC052 IP Camera contained a hard-coded credentials vulnerability
CVE-2021-26611 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting hejhome gkw-ic052 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
HejHome GKW-IC052 IP Camera contained a hard-coded credentials vulnerability. This issue allows remote attackers to operate the IP Camera.(reboot, factory reset, snapshot etc..)
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 33%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-798 |
| Published | 2021-11-26 |
| 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-2021-26611?
hejhome gkw-ic052 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-26611 being exploited?
CVE-2021-26611 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-2021-26611 affect?
CVE-2021-26611 affects hejhome gkw-ic052 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). HejHome GKW-IC052 IP Camera contained a hard-coded credentials vulnerability. This issue allows remote attackers to operate the IP Camera.(reboot, factory reset, snapshot etc..)
How urgent is CVE-2021-26611?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action