Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate with valid credentials
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ExploitSend crafted malicious command packet
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ExecutionBypass input validation filter
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ImpactExecute arbitrary OS commands as root
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization OS command sanitization, avoid shell exec
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 1 tactic: Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Valid administrative credentials required for Hikvision Wireless Access Points. Attacker must possess legitimate account credentials to authenticate and send crafted packets to the management interface. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.2 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: High. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this flaw, arbitrary command execution. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Authenticated command injection in Hikvision Wireless Access Points allows credential-holding attackers to execute arbitrary commands through insufficient input validation on network packets. The vulnerability affects all users of vulnerable Hikvision WAP models with valid account access and currently lacks available patches. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this poses a significant risk for environments where administrative credentials may be compromised or shared.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Some Hikvision Wireless Access Points are vulnerable to authenticated command execution due to insufficient input validation. Attackers with valid credentials can exploit this flaw by sending crafted packets containing malicious commands to affected devices, leading to arbitrary command execution. [CVSS 7.2 HIGH]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
Affected ProductsAI
Some Hikvision Wireless Access Points are vulnerable to authenticated command execution due to insufficient input validation. Attackers with valid cre
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Classified as CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). Some Hikvision Wireless Access Points are vulnerable to authenticated command execution due to insufficient input validation. Attackers with valid credentials can exploit this flaw by sending crafted packets containing malicious commands to affected devices, leading to arbitrary command execution.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Some Hikvision Wireless Access Points are vulnerable to authenticated command execution due to insufficient input validation. Attackers with valid credentials can exploit this flaw by sending crafted packets containing malicious commands to affected devices, leading to arbitrary command execution.
Executive ViewAI
Hikvision Wireless Access Points are susceptible to remote command execution by authenticated users, potentially allowing attackers with valid credentials to compromise network infrastructure. This vulnerability poses a direct risk to organizations relying on these devices for network access, as successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized system control and lateral movement within the network.
Implement network segmentation to restrict access to affected devices to authorized administrators only; deploy WAF or next-generation firewall rules to monitor and block suspicious command patterns to these devices; disable remote management interfaces if not operationally required; enforce strict IP whitelisting for administrative access; implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) monitoring on systems accessing these devices; increase logging and auditing of all authentication attempts and command execution on affected access points; consider disabling features that accept user input until patch is available.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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