Unauthenticated code execution via firmware upload
Published Jul 20, 2026 · Updated Jul 20, 2026
Code injection in SJCAM SJ4000-Air 1.4C and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FEX file. The unauthenticated HTTP update endpoint writes arbitrary uploads to the SD card, and the OTA flow installs a file named full_img.fex as firmware. The camera hotspot must be active and reachable; successful exploitation replaces the running firmware and grants full control of the device.
Summary
What happened
Code injection in SJCAM SJ4000-Air 1.4C and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FEX file. The unauthenticated HTTP update endpoint writes arbitrary uploads to the SD card, and the OTA flow installs a file named full_img.fex as firmware. The camera hotspot must be active and reachable; successful exploitation replaces the running firmware and grants full control of the device.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2026-52656
- Published
- Jul 20, 2026
- Updated
- Jul 20, 2026
- Vendor
- Unknown vendor
- Product
- Unknown product
- Classifications
- CWE-94, T1601.001
- Attack vector
- network
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Jul 20, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Jul 20, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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Public exploit references
- SJCAM full_img.fex firmware-upload proof of conceptfunctional · demonstrated
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