CVE-2025-52601: Hanwha Vision Device Manager · Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
Affects Hanwha Vision Device ManagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.3 Medium : upgrade to 2.9.3.1 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.09% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.9.3.1
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HExploitation 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 Device Manager to 2.9.3.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Hanwha Vision Co., Ltd. Device Manager | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately upgrade Hanwha Vision Device Manager to version 2.9.3.1 or later, where the hard-coded cryptographic key issue has been resolved. Until patching is complete, restrict local access to systems running Device Manager to trusted administrators only and monitor for unusual local activity. Implement strict access controls and audit logging to detect unauthorized attempts to access or extract sensitive data. Consider network segmentation to isolate Device Manager hosts from general user networks, reducing the risk of lateral movement. Additionally, review and rotate any cryptographic keys or credentials that may have been exposed due to this vulnerability. Regularly verify firmware and software integrity using vendor-provided checksums to prevent tampering. Finally, educate staff about the risks of insider threats and enforce the principle of least privilege to minimize potential exploitation.
Description
Cybersecurity Nozomi Networks Labs, a specialized security company focused on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and OT/IoT security, has discovered a vulnerability in Device Manager that a hardcoded encryption key for sensitive information. An attacker can use key to decrypt sensitive information. The manufacturer has released patch firmware for the flaw, please refer to the manufacturer's report for details and workarounds.