CVE-2026-0709: Hikvision DS-3WAP521-SI · OS Command Injection
Affects Hikvision DS-3WAP521-SISource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 59% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Jan 2026
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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HikvisionDS-3WAP521-SI | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| HikvisionDS-3WAP522-SI | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| HikvisionDS-3WAP621E-SI | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| HikvisionDS-3WAP622E-SI | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| HikvisionDS-3WAP623E-SI | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| HikvisionDS-3WAP622G-SI | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-0709, organizations should first verify if their Hikvision DS-3WAP521-SI devices are running vulnerable firmware versions (V1.1.6303 build250812 or earlier). If patches become available from Hikvision, immediate application is critical. In the absence of patches, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit administrative access to trusted personnel and networks only. Enforce strong, unique passwords and consider multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate wireless access points from sensitive internal networks. Monitoring and logging administrative access and unusual command execution attempts can help detect exploitation attempts. Disable unnecessary services and interfaces on the device to reduce attack surface. Additionally, consider replacing affected devices with newer models or firmware versions that have addressed this vulnerability. Regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on wireless infrastructure can help identify and remediate related risks proactively.
Description
Some Hikvision Wireless Access Points are vulnerable to authenticated command execution due to insufficient input validation. Attackers with valid credentials can exploit this flaw by sending crafted packets containing malicious commands to affected devices, leading to arbitrary command execution.