Actively exploited in the wild
Hikvision Improper Input Validation
Hikvision - Security cameras web server · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-01-10. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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CVE-2021-36260
CriticalCVSS 9.8KEVSummary
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.
Risk Assessment
The risk includes potential remote command execution on the device, which could lead to compromise of the camera or other Hikvision device.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Hikvision product firmware to the latest version and restrict access to the device web server.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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.