Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Pelco, Inc. Sarix Pro 3 Series IP Cameras
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-288.
Summary
The Pelco, Inc. Sarix Professional 3 Series Cameras are vulnerable to an authentication bypass issue in their web management interface. The flaw stems from inadequate enforcement of access controls, allowing certain functionality to be accessed without proper authentication. This weakness can lead to unauthorized viewing of live video streams, creating privacy concerns and operational risks for organizations relying on these cameras. Additionally, it may expose operators to regulatory and compliance challenges.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelco | Sarix Professional IMP 3 Series | up to 02.52 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Pelco | Sarix Professional IXP 3 Series | up to 02.52 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Pelco | Sarix Professional IBP 3 Series | up to 02.52 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Pelco | Sarix Professional IWP 3 Series | up to 02.52 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Sarix Professional IMP 3 Series VendorPelco Affected up to 02.52 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Sarix Professional IXP 3 Series VendorPelco Affected up to 02.52 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Sarix Professional IBP 3 Series VendorPelco Affected up to 02.52 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Sarix Professional IWP 3 Series VendorPelco Affected up to 02.52 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-1241
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-x79r-7fxv-8xh2
References
More Pelco vulnerabilities
- TI-2021-08773 The RTSPLive555.dll ActiveX control in Pelco Digital Sentry Server 7.18.72.11464 has a… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2021-08744 DSUtility.dll in Pelco Digital Sentry Server before 7.19.67 has an arbitrary file write… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
- TI-2021-08731 Pelco Digital Sentry Server 7.18.72.11464 has an XML External Entity vulnerability… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2018-05678 Uncontrolled search path in VideoXpert OpsCenter versions prior to 3.1 CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.8
- TI-2018-05656 A Permissions, Privileges, and Access Control vulnerability exists in the web-based GUI… CVSS 3.0MEDIUM 6.5
Sources
- CVE-2026-1241 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-1241 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-x79r-7fxv-8xh2 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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