Six Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in Digital Watchdog VMAX DVR and NVR Product Lineups
Authentication bypass and hard-coded credentials could grant full administrative control to unauthenticated remote attackers
Key Takeaways
- Six vulnerabilities affect all versions of Digital Watchdog VMAX DVR and NVR product lines.
- CVE-2026-66890 is rated CRITICAL (CVSS 9.6) and involves hard-coded credentials allowing remote root-level file access.
- CVE-2026-68953 allows unauthenticated disclosure of administrator credentials via crafted HTTP(S) requests.
- Successful exploitation could lead to full administrative control, surveillance access, configuration alteration, and use as a network pivot point.
- Digital Watchdog has released firmware updates; users should update affected devices immediately.
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