CVE-2017-14953

Name: CVE-2017-14953
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-01T17:29:00.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14953 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HikVision Wi-Fi IP cameras, when used in a wired configuration, allow physically proximate attackers to trigger association with an arbitrary access point by leveraging a default SSID with no WiFi encryption or authentication. NOTE: Vendor states that this is not a vulnerability, but more an increase to the attack surface of the product. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HikVision Wi-Fi IP cameras, when used in a wired configuration, allow physically proximate attackers to trigger association with an arbitrary access point by leveraging a default SSID with no WiFi encryption or authentication. NOTE: Vendor states that this is not a vulnerability, but more an increase to the attack surface of the product

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-311

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hikvision	Ds-2cd2432f-Iw Firmware	< 5.4.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145131/HikVision-Wi-Fi-IP-Camera-Wireless-Access-Point-State.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/43Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145131/HikVision-Wi-Fi-IP-Camera-Wireless-Access-Point-State.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/43Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14953?

How severe is CVE-2017-14953?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14953 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14953?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST