Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2021-36260 lets unauthenticated attackers send malicious messages to the web server in some Hikvision products and run commands. For executives, the concern is direct compromise of surveillance equipment, potential loss of video integrity, and use of exposed devices as a foothold. CISA KEV confirms known exploitation. Organizations using Hikvision cameras or related Hikvision products may be exposed, especially where device web interfaces are reachable from the internet or broad internal networks. The provided CVE data does not enumerate exact affected models or versions, so inventory must be checked against Hikvision guidance. Immediate priority. This is critical, remotely reachable, requires no authentication, and is listed in CISA KEV. Prioritize internet-facing Hikvision devices first, then high-value internal surveillance environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory Hikvision cameras and related devices with enabled web management interfaces.; Compare models and firmware against the Hikvision security advisory.; Apply Hikvision-recommended firmware updates or mitigations from the advisory..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-notification-command-injection-vulnerability-in-some-hikvision-products/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.cyfirma.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HikvisionSurveillanceCamerasVulnerabilities.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://therecord.media/experts-warn-of-widespread-exploitation-involving-hikvision-cameras/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-36260CVE reference · government-resource
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