An unpatched camera allowed a remote attacker to simply append the path to the index.shtml viewer. For example:
: Many IP cameras use standard URL paths like /view/index.shtml for their live viewing pages. If these devices are connected directly to the internet without a password or behind an insecure firewall, anyone can find and view the feed using a simple search query. view index shtml camera patched
would return pages from Foscam, Trendnet, D-Link, and unbranded Chinese IP cameras. The view index shtml pattern specifically targeted the direct viewing portal – bypassing the login form entirely. An unpatched camera allowed a remote attacker to