CVE-2026-57599

MEDIUMCVSS 6.6/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-57599 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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..

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
HikvisionDS-2CD Serieshttps://www.hikvision.com/en/support/download/firmware/security-firmware-download/

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-57599?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-57599?
CVE-2026-57599 has a CVSS score of 6.6/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-57599?
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