Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-16843

Hikvision DS-3WAP521-SI, DS-3WAP522-SI, DS-3WAP621E-SI

Some Hikvision Networking Products 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
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.07.31
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7.2

Vulnerability overview

Some Hikvision Networking Products 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.

Affected product and versions

Product
Hikvision DS-3WAP521-SI, DS-3WAP522-SI, DS-3WAP621E-SI
Affected versions
>= V1.1.6601 build251223 and earlier
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Hikvision DS-3WAP521-SI, DS-3WAP522-SI, DS-3WAP621E-SI and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-78