Hikvision Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

CRITICAL

9.8 / 10

Minimal Risk Critical

Vector Specification

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

94.23 %

Predictive Probability

Percentile Rank

99.9 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 99.9% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Mar 05, 2026

Remediation Due

Mar 26, 2026

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Multiple Hikvision products contain an improper authentication vulnerability that could allow a malicious user to escalate privileges on the system and gain access to sensitive information.

Remediation Directive

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

External Intelligence

https://www.hikvision.com/us-en/support/document-center/special-notices/privilege-escalating-vulnerability-in-certain-hikvision-ip-cameras/

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7921