# CVE-2026-1749: Hikvision HikCentral Professional access control bypass

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-1749-hikvision-hikcentral-professional-access-control-bypass  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-09. Updated: 2026-07-25  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-1749 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.8 · Published 2026-05-09

A security vulnerability has been identified in Hikvision HikCentral Professional, a centralized video management platform used to manage security cameras and access control systems. An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain administrative permissions without needing a username or password. This could allow an unauthorized person to view sensitive video feeds or modify security system settings, potentially compromising the physical security of a facility.

Vendors: [Hikvision](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/hikvision).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-1749 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-1749 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-1749?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.8, published 9 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Hikvision HikCentral Professional V2.4.0 - V3.0.1.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-1749?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-1749 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-1749?** Check whether you run Hikvision HikCentral Professional at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

An improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) exists in Hikvision HikCentral Professional versions V2.4.0 through V3.0.1. The flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions and obtain administrative permissions. While the attack vector is network-based, the CVSS metric indicates high complexity (AC:H), suggesting specific conditions or timing may be required to successfully exploit the vulnerability. Successful exploitation results in a complete loss of confidentiality (C:H) as the attacker gains unauthorized access to the management interface. Users are advised to update to a patched version provided by the vendor.

## Affected products

- Hikvision HikCentral Professional V2.4.0 - V3.0.1

## Timeline

- 2026-05-09: disclosed
- 2026-05-09: advisory

## References

- [https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerability-in-hikcentral-professional/](https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerability-in-hikcentral-professional/)