CVE-2025-53701: Vilar VS-IPC1002 IP cameras are vulnerable to Reflected XSS (Cross-site Scripting) attacks, because parameters

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1MITIGATE

CVE-2025-53701 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting vs-ipc1002 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vilar VS-IPC1002 IP cameras are vulnerable to Reflected XSS (Cross-site Scripting) attacks, because parameters in GET requests sent to /cgi-bin/action endpoint are not sanitized properly, making it possible to target logged in admin users. The vendor did not respond in any way. Only version 1.1.0.18 was tested, other versions might be vulnerable as well.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-10-23
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): CERT.PL · Vendor: vimicro

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-23 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vimicro vs-ipc1002 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.1.0.18

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.0.18

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-53701?

vs-ipc1002 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-53701 being exploited?

CVE-2025-53701 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-53701 affect?

CVE-2025-53701 affects vs-ipc1002 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Vilar VS-IPC1002 IP cameras are vulnerable to Reflected XSS (Cross-site Scripting) attacks, because parameters in GET requests sent to /cgi-bin/action endpoint are not sanitized properly, making it possible to target logged in admin users.

How urgent is CVE-2025-53701?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-53702 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE Vilar VS-IPC1002 IP cameras are vulnerable to DoS (Denial-of-Service) attacks

References

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