📄 Description (English)
Hikvision Improper Input Validation — A command injection vulnerability in the web server of some Hikvision product. Due to the insufficient input validation.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
A critical command injection vulnerability (CVSS 9.0) exists in Hikvision security camera web servers due to insufficient input validation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands with system privileges, potentially compromising surveillance infrastructure across Saudi organizations. Immediate patching is essential given the widespread deployment of Hikvision cameras in critical sectors and the availability of public exploits.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 21, 2026 00:34
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Critical impact on Saudi government facilities (NCA, Ministry of Interior), banking sector surveillance systems (SAMA-regulated institutions), ARAMCO and energy infrastructure security, healthcare facilities, and telecommunications providers (STC, Mobily). Hikvision cameras are extensively deployed across critical national infrastructure. Compromise could enable unauthorized access to sensitive facilities, data theft, and disruption of security operations. The vulnerability affects both on-premises and cloud-connected surveillance systems.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government & National Security (NCA, Ministry of Interior)
Banking & Financial Services (SAMA-regulated)
Energy & Oil/Gas (ARAMCO, refineries)
Healthcare & Hospitals
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Transportation & Airports
Critical Infrastructure
Commercial & Retail
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Hikvision camera web servers in your environment using network scanning tools
2. Isolate affected devices from internet-facing networks immediately
3. Implement network segmentation to restrict access to camera management interfaces
4. Change all default and administrative credentials on Hikvision devices
5. Enable authentication and access controls on web server interfaces
PATCHING:
6. Apply Hikvision security patches immediately (firmware updates available from vendor)
7. Verify patch installation by checking firmware version in device settings
8. Test patches in non-production environment first
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
9. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block command injection patterns
10. Implement strict input validation at network boundary
11. Monitor for suspicious command patterns in logs
12. Restrict camera web interface access to authorized IPs only via firewall rules
DETECTION:
13. Monitor for HTTP requests containing shell metacharacters (;, |, &, $, `, etc.) to camera interfaces
14. Alert on failed authentication attempts followed by command injection attempts
15. Review camera access logs for unauthorized administrative actions
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع خوادم ويب كاميرات Hikvision في بيئتك باستخدام أدوات المسح
2. عزل الأجهزة المتأثرة عن الشبكات المتصلة بالإنترنت فورًا
3. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة لتقييد الوصول إلى واجهات إدارة الكاميرا
4. تغيير جميع بيانات الاعتماد الافتراضية والإدارية على أجهزة Hikvision
5. تفعيل المصادقة والتحكم في الوصول على واجهات خادم الويب
التصحيح:
6. تطبيق تحديثات أمان Hikvision فورًا (تحديثات البرامج الثابتة متاحة من المورد)
7. التحقق من تثبيت التصحيح بفحص إصدار البرنامج الثابت في إعدادات الجهاز
8. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج أولاً
الضوابط البديلة:
9. نشر قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب لحجب أنماط حقن الأوامر
10. تنفيذ التحقق الصارم من المدخلات على حدود الشبكة
11. مراقبة أنماط الأوامر المريبة في السجلات
12. تقييد وصول واجهة ويب الكاميرا إلى عناوين IP المصرح بها فقط عبر قواعد جدار الحماية
الكشف:
13. مراقبة طلبات HTTP التي تحتوي على أحرف shell (;, |, &, $, `, إلخ) إلى واجهات الكاميرا
14. التنبيه على محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة متبوعة بمحاولات حقن الأوامر
15. مراجعة سجلات وصول الكاميرا للإجراءات الإدارية غير المصرح بها
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 - Information security policies and procedures
A.8.1.1 - User access management
A.8.2.1 - User registration and access rights
A.12.2.1 - Restrictions on software installation
A.12.4.1 - Event logging
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.AM-2 - Asset management and inventory
PR.AC-1 - Access control policy and procedures
PR.AC-4 - Access rights and privileges
PR.PT-1 - Security awareness and training
DE.CM-1 - System monitoring and anomaly detection
RS.MI-1 - Incident response procedures
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.5.1 - Management direction for information security
A.8.1 - User endpoint devices
A.8.2 - Privileged access rights
A.12.2 - Software and firmware update management
A.12.6 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
A.14.2 - Security requirements analysis and specification
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
Requirement 2.1 - Change default passwords
Requirement 6.2 - Security patches and updates
Requirement 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
Hikvision:Security cameras web server