vulnerability
Hikvision multiple-products: CVE-2021-36260: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Sep 22, 2021 | Jul 24, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 |
Severity
9
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Sep 22, 2021
Added
Jul 24, 2025
Modified
Jul 24, 2025
Description
A command injection vulnerability in the web server of some Hikvision product. Due to the insufficient input validation, attacker can exploit the vulnerability to launch a command injection attack by sending some messages with malicious commands.
Solution
hikvision-multiple-products-upgrade-latest
References
- CVE-2021-36260
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2021-36260
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164603/Hikvision-Web-Server-Build-210702-Command-Injection.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166167/Hikvision-IP-Camera-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html
- https://therecord.media/experts-warn-of-widespread-exploitation-involving-hikvision-cameras/
- https://www.cyfirma.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HikvisionSurveillanceCamerasVulnerabilities.pdf
- https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-notification-command-injection-vulnerability-in-some-hikvision-products/
- CWE-78
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