Hikvision Hijinks: The Not-So-Secret Life of “admin:11” and Its Security Shenanigans
The Hikvision URL “/System/deviceInfo?auth=YWRtaW46MTEK” has been spotted in web honeypot logs, causing curiosity due to its base64-encoded “auth” string translating to “admin:11”. This may hint at a Hikvision-related brute force attack, exploiting simple passwords like “11” due to limited user interfaces on their devices.
Hot Take:
Ah, the sweet serenade of cyber intrusions. Who needs a secret handshake when you’ve got a magic URL like “/System/deviceInfo” that practically screams “hack me” with a base64 encoded wink? And if your password is “11,” it’s time to step up your game—or at least your numeric keyboard skills.
Key Points:
– A new URL with a base64 encoded “auth” string is making the rounds in web honeypot logs.
– The decoded string “admin:11” suggests potential brute-force attempts or weak default passwords.
– Hikvision cameras have a history of vulnerabilities, including CVE-2017-7921.
– Using credentials in URLs can lead to leaks, but it’s often a convenience choice.
– Weak passwords and limited interfaces on camera systems exacerbate security issues.