HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-14953
MEDIUM

CVE-2017-14953

CWE-311Published: December 1, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

HikVision Wi-Fi IP cameras, when used in a wired configuration, allow physically proximate attackers to trigger association with an arbitrary access point by leveraging a default SSID with no WiFi encryption or authentication. NOTE: Vendor states that this is not a vulnerability, but more an increase to the attack surface of the product

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-14953 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

hikvision2 product(s)
ds-2cd2432f-iw firmwareds-2cd2432f-iw
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145131/HikVision-Wi-Fi-IP-Camera-Wireless-Access-Point-State.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/43
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145131/HikVision-Wi-Fi-IP-Camera-Wireless-Access-Point-State.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/43

All References (4)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145131/HikVision-Wi-Fi-IP-Camera-Wireless-Access-Point-State.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/43Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145131/HikVision-Wi-Fi-IP-Camera-Wireless-Access-Point-State.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/43Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-14953
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-311
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 1, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-14953 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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