Command Execution Vulnerability in Hikvision Wireless Access Points
CVE-2026-16843

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hikvision

Status
Ds-3wap521-si
Ds-3wap522-si
Ds-3wap621e-si
Ds-3wap622e-si
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-16843?

Some Hikvision Wireless Access Points are susceptible to a security flaw that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the device. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation, enabling attackers with valid credentials to craft malicious packets. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can gain unauthorized access and control over the affected devices, posing significant security risks to networks relying on these wireless access points.

Affected Version(s)

DS-3WAP521-SI V1.1.6601 build251223 and earlier

DS-3WAP522-SI V1.1.6601 build251223 and earlier

DS-3WAP621E-SI V1.1.6601 build251223 and earlier

References

https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/securi...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

independent security researcher exzettabyte
.