PatchTheCVECVE-2026-57599: There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in some Hikvision cameras
CVE-2026-57599 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in some Hikvision cameras. Due to incorrect permission allocation in the device program, attackers can escalate privileges and gain full control of the device after authenticating via SSH.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 72%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2026-07-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-57599?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-57599 being exploited?
CVE-2026-57599 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-2026-57599 affect?
CVE-2026-57599 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in some Hikvision cameras. Due to incorrect permission allocation in the device program, attackers can escalate privileges and gain full control of the device after authenticating via SSH.
How urgent is CVE-2026-57599?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.