#!/bin/bash # Define the search query QUERY='title:"WebcamXP 5"' # Run the search and save to a timestamped file shodan search --limit 100 --fields ip_str,port,http.title "$QUERY" > webcamxp_results_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).txt # Optional: diff with previous file to see changes if [ -f webcamxp_latest.txt ]; then echo "Changes since last update:" diff webcamxp_latest.txt webcamxp_results_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).txt fi # Symlink to "latest" ln -sf webcamxp_results_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).txt webcamxp_latest.txt
for result in api.search_cursor(query): ip = result['ip_str'] port = result['port'] url = f"http://ip:port/" try: r = requests.get(url, timeout=5) if 'video' in r.headers.get('Content-Type', '').lower(): print(f"[LIVE] ip:port") # store in DB except: print(f"[DEAD] ip:port") webcamxp 5 shodan search upd
| Filter | Example | Purpose | |--------|---------|---------| | port: | port:8080 | Find instances on common webcam ports | | has_screenshot: | has_screenshot:true | Only return cameras where Shodan captured an image | | after: | after:01/02/2026 | Find cameras discovered after a specific date (useful for updates) | | org: | org:"Comcast" | Identify ISP responsible for the exposure | | ssl: | ssl:"WebcamXP" | Find HTTPS-secured streams | https://www
crontab -e # Add line: 0 */4 * * * /home/user/webcamxp_updater.sh Shodan Monitor is a free service (limited) that pings your saved searches every hour. Create a Monitor with your WebcamXP 5 query, enable "Notify on new services" , and you’ll receive an update digest. Part 4: Advanced Shodan Filters for WebcamXP 5 To get the most out of an updated search, combine filters intelligently. My updated search on [DATE] found your IP
https://www.shodan.io/search?query=title%3A%22WebcamXP+5%22 Author’s note: This article is for educational purposes and defensive security research only. The author does not condone unauthorized access to video feeds.
I am a security researcher using Shodan automation. My updated search on [DATE] found your IP [IP] running WebcamXP 5 with no authentication. The live feed is accessible at http://[IP]:[PORT]/.
Remember: with great data comes great responsibility. Always use updated search results ethically, respect privacy, and never access a private feed without explicit permission. Automate your searches, but manual discretion is what separates a white-hat researcher from a cybercriminal.