Is CVE-2021-36260 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-36260 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-36260 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-36260 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-36260?

CVE-2021-36260 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-36260

Published: January 10, 2022

EPSS:94.44%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

A command injection vulnerability in the web server of some Hikvision product. Due to the insufficient input validation.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Hikvision Improper Input Validation

A command injection vulnerability in the web server of some Hikvision product. Due to the insufficient input validation.

Added to KEV: 2022-01-10Federal patch deadline: 2022-01-24

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This command injection vulnerability in the web server of some Hikvision products allows for remote code execution due to insufficient input validation. The very high EPSS score indicates a high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation. This makes it a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The ability for a remote attacker to inject commands poses a severe risk to the affected devices.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest security updates and patches for Hikvision products to address this command injection vulnerability. Implement strict input validation and regularly monitor web server logs for suspicious activity.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-36260 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2021-36260 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.