CVE-2025-52598: Hanwha Vision QNV-C8012 · Improper Certificate Validation
Affects Hanwha Vision QNV-C8012Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.3 Medium : upgrade to 2.22.05 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.22.05
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Hanwha Vision QNV-C8012 to 2.22.05.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Hanwha Vision Co., Ltd. QNV-C8012 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should immediately identify all Hanwha Vision QNV-C8012 cameras in their networks and verify their firmware versions. Devices running versions prior to 2.22.05 must be updated to the latest patched firmware provided by Hanwha Vision. Network segmentation should be enforced to isolate surveillance devices from general IT networks, reducing exposure to potential attackers. Implementing strict network monitoring and anomaly detection can help identify unusual traffic patterns indicative of MitM attempts. Where possible, use VPNs or other secure tunneling methods to protect camera communications. Additionally, organizations should audit and enforce strong cryptographic configurations on all connected devices and ensure that certificate management policies are robust, including the use of trusted certificate authorities and certificate pinning if supported. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing focusing on OT and ICS environments will help detect similar weaknesses proactively. Finally, maintain close communication with the vendor for updates and advisories related to this and other vulnerabilities.
Description
Cybersecurity Nozomi Networks Labs, a specialized security company focused on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and OT/IoT security, has found a flaw that camera's client service does not perform certificate validation. The manufacturer has released patch firmware for the flaw, please refer to the manufacturer's report for details and workarounds.