Mobotix released firmware updates (e.g., MX firmware 4.2.0 or higher) that:
Fixed versions:
The Mobotix M10 camera, running certain early firmware versions (e.g., before 3.x or 4.x), had a known design flaw where a hidden or unprotected diagnostic/maintenance menu could be accessed without full administrative credentials. This “open menu” allowed:
Access was possible via:
The standard index.html calls multiple services (JVM, video encoder, audio). If the JVM crashes, the whole page fails. The /openmenu endpoint calls a stripped-down control.html file. It only requests the camera control service—not the video stream.
This means:
Enter the camera's IP address in your browser address bar and log in with your admin credentials.
Mobotix released firmware updates (e.g., MX firmware 4.2.0 or higher) that:
Fixed versions:
The Mobotix M10 camera, running certain early firmware versions (e.g., before 3.x or 4.x), had a known design flaw where a hidden or unprotected diagnostic/maintenance menu could be accessed without full administrative credentials. This “open menu” allowed:
Access was possible via:
The standard index.html calls multiple services (JVM, video encoder, audio). If the JVM crashes, the whole page fails. The /openmenu endpoint calls a stripped-down control.html file. It only requests the camera control service—not the video stream.
This means:
Enter the camera's IP address in your browser address bar and log in with your admin credentials.