Security readout for executives and security teams
Certain Hikvision camera firmware stored passwords in configuration files. If abused, the issue could let a malicious user escalate privileges, impersonate another user, and access sensitive information. For organizations using the listed camera families, this is a security and privacy risk around surveillance infrastructure. Exposure is most likely where affected Hikvision camera models and firmware builds remain deployed, especially if camera management interfaces or configuration files are reachable by untrusted users or networks. Treat as high priority where affected cameras protect facilities, sensitive areas, or regulated environments. The risk is not just device compromise; it may affect surveillance confidentiality, operational trust, and incident response visibility. Mitigation focus: Inventory Hikvision cameras and firmware builds against the affected ranges.; Check Hikvision advisories for vendor-approved fixed firmware or mitigation guidance.; Restrict camera management access to trusted administrative networks only..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-124-01CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://ghostbin.com/paste/q2vq2CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.hikvision.com/us-en/support/document-center/special-notices/privilege-escalating-vulnerability-in-certain-hikvision-ip-cameras/CVE reference
- https://www.hikvision.com/cn/support/CybersecurityCenter/SecurityNotices/20170314/CVE reference
- https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-notification--privilege-escalating-vulnerability-in-cer/CVE reference
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Password in Configuration File
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