CVE-2026-57599
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Description
There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in some Hikvision cameras. Due to incorrect permission allocation in the device program, attackers can escalate privileges and gain full control of the device after authenticating via SSH.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.6
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-22 12:18:16.757000
Last modified
2026-10-24 17:10:00.220000
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"sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
"published": "2026-07-22T12:18:16.757",
"lastModified": "2026-10-24T17:10:00.220",
"vulnStatus": "Deferred",
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"lang": "en",
"value": "There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in some Hikvision cameras. Due to incorrect permission allocation in the device program, attackers can escalate privileges and gain full control of the device after authenticating via SSH."
},
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"value": "Existe una vulnerabilidad de escalada de privilegios en algunas cámaras Hikvision. Debido a una asignación incorrecta de permisos en el programa del dispositivo, los atacantes pueden escalar privilegios y obtener control total del dispositivo después de autenticarse a través de SSH."
}
],
"affected": [
{
"source": "[email protected]",
"affectedData": [
{
"vendor": "Hikvision",
"product": "DS-2CD Series",
"versions": [
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"version": "https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/download/firmware/security-firmware-download/",
"versionType": "link",
"status": "affected"
}
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}
]
}
],
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"vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"baseScore": 6.6,
"baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
"attackVector": "NETWORK",
"attackComplexity": "HIGH",
"privilegesRequired": "HIGH",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"scope": "UNCHANGED",
"confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
"integrityImpact": "HIGH",
"availabilityImpact": "HIGH"
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"url": "https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerabilities-in-some-hikvision-cameras/",
"source": "[email protected]"
}
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}