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Hikvision Wireless Access Points Vulnerability Enables Malicious Command Execution

## Cybersecurity: Vulnerability in Hikvision Wireless Access Points

DBy Daniel BrooksFeb 03, 20261 min read

Cybersecurity: Vulnerability in Hikvision Wireless Access Points

A critical authenticated command execution vulnerability has been identified in several Hikvision Wireless Access Point (WAP) models. This vulnerability, labeled CVE-2026-0709, arises from inadequate input validation within the device firmware, potentially enabling attackers with valid credentials to execute arbitrary commands on impacted systems.

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2, signifying a high-severity threat. Attackers capable of authenticating to the device can dispatch specially crafted packets containing malicious commands to the WAP, effectively bypassing essential security controls.

DS-3WAP521-SI DS-3WAP522-SI DS-3WAP621E-SI DS-3WAP622E-SI DS-3WAP623E-SI DS-3WAP622G-SI

The vulnerable firmware version for these models is V1.1.6303 build250812 and earlier. Hikvision has released updated firmware (V1.1.6601 build 251223) to address this issue across all affected devices.

The vulnerability was initially reported on January 30, 2026, by an independent security researcher.

A critical authenticated command execution vulnerability has been identified in several Hikvision Wireless Access Point (WAP) models.
Daniel Brooks · Thehackingpost

The authenticated nature of this vulnerability poses a significant risk to enterprise environments. Although attackers must possess valid device credentials, compromised user accounts, stolen credentials, or insider threats could facilitate unauthorized access.

Upon authentication, the lack of sufficient input validation enables threat actors to inject and execute arbitrary commands with device privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.

To mitigate this risk, organizations should prioritize updating to the latest firmware version (V1.1.6601 build 251223) available on the official Hikvision support portal. Additionally, reviewing access controls and implementing robust authentication mechanisms is advised to restrict device access to authorized personnel only.

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For organizations unable to implement patches immediately, network segmentation to limit device access and monitoring authentication logs for unusual activity can offer temporary protection. Regular credential rotation for affected devices is also recommended to prevent exploitation through compromised accounts.

For further information or assistance, organizations should contact Hikvision support through official channels.

Based on reporting by Cyber Security News.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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