The search query inurl:axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi is a common "Google Dork" used to identify publicly accessible Axis Communications IP cameras. While often used by researchers and hobbyists, it highlights significant vulnerabilities in the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape.

inurl axis cgi mjpg motion jpeg

One such string that has circulated among cybersecurity professionals, hobbyists, and unfortunately, malicious actors, is:

Select an option ... Listing of a number of useful Google dorks. ... can be no space between the “cache:” and the web page url. .. gist.github.com

A setting that allows anyone with the URL to see the feed without logging in. Default Credentials:

Part 1: Deconstructing the Search Query

Update Firmware

: Manufacturers like Axis Communications frequently release patches to close security vulnerabilities.

When you use the "inurl:axis-cgi/mjpg" search query, you're essentially looking for URLs that contain this specific phrase. The search results will typically show IP cameras from Axis Communications that have their M-JPEG streams publicly accessible.

If you own an IP camera, you can ensure it doesn’t end up in a search result by following these steps: