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CVE-2026-61391 Hikvision CVE debrief

CVE-2026-61391 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in some Hikvision cameras. The vulnerability may allow authenticated attackers to cause device malfunction by sending specially crafted packets. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-22T12:18:18.247Z and has not been modified since then. Affected product deployments should be reviewed for potential exposure, and owners should assess the impact of this vulnerability. Compensating controls may be necessary to detect and prevent exploitation.

Vendor
Hikvision
Product
DS-2CD Series
CVSS
HIGH 7.2
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-22
Original CVE updated
2026-07-22
Advisory published
2026-07-22
Advisory updated
2026-07-22

Who should care

Organizations using Hikvision cameras should review their inventory and assess the potential impact of this vulnerability. They should also consider implementing compensating controls to detect and prevent exploitation. Additionally, security teams and vulnerability management teams should be aware of the potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in some Hikvision cameras. Authenticated attackers may exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted packets, potentially causing device malfunction. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.2, indicating a high severity level. The technical impact of this vulnerability is significant, as it could allow attackers to gain control of the device.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review inventory of Hikvision cameras
  • Assess potential impact of the vulnerability
  • Implement compensating controls to detect and prevent exploitation
  • Monitor for suspicious activity
  • Apply vendor remediation when available

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-22T12:18:18.247Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. The vendor, Hikvision, has provided a security advisory for this vulnerability. However, the advisory's details are limited, and defenders should verify the affected scope and severity. The evidence is based on the CVE record and NVD entry, which may not be comprehensive.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-61391 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-61391

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-61391 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61391

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerabilities-in-some-hikvision-cameras/

    [email protected]

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.