CVE-2026-16843 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

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 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/command-exe

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16843?

CVE-2026-16843 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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 pac...

How severe is CVE-2026-16843?

CVE-2026-16843 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16843?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.