# CVE-2026-37270: Trueview T18161-AF authentication bypass via hard-coded credentials

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-37270-trueview-t18161-af-authentication-bypass-via-hard-coded  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-07. Updated: 2026-07-07  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-37270 · Severity: info · Published 2026-07-07

Trueview T18161-AF security cameras contain a security flaw that allows unauthorized individuals to bypass the login process. This is caused by the use of fixed, unchangeable passwords hidden within the device's software and errors in how the camera verifies user credentials. An attacker could exploit this to gain full access to the camera's video feed and settings without knowing the owner's password.

Vendors: [Trueview](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/trueview).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-37270 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-37270 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-37270?** Informational severity, published 7 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Trueview T18161-AF Security Camera v4.9.60.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-37270?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-37270 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-37270?** Check whether you run Trueview T18161-AF Security Camera at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the Trueview T18161-AF security camera running firmware version 4.9.60.0. The flaw stems from two primary issues: improper validation of user-supplied passwords and the inclusion of hard-coded, recoverable credentials within the firmware image. An attacker with network access to the device can leverage these weaknesses to bypass standard authentication mechanisms. This allows for unauthorized administrative access to the camera's web interface or management services. No patch or mitigation was specified in the initial disclosure.

## Affected products

- Trueview T18161-AF Security Camera v4.9.60.0

## Timeline

- 2026-07-07: disclosed: Initial vulnerability disclosure and CVE assignment

## References

- [http://trueview.com/](http://trueview.com/)
- [https://github.com/EmbdCDACHyd/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2026-37270/CVE-2026-37270.pdf](https://github.com/EmbdCDACHyd/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2026-37270/CVE-2026-37270.pdf)
- [https://github.com/EmbdCDACHyd/CVE/tree/main/CVE-2026-37270](https://github.com/EmbdCDACHyd/CVE/tree/main/CVE-2026-37270)