# CVE-2026-57599: Hikvision DS-2CD Series privilege escalation in SSH interface

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-57599-hikvision-ds-2cd-series-privilege-escalation-in-ssh-interface  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-22. Updated: 2026-07-22  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-57599 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.6 · Published 2026-07-22

A security flaw exists in certain Hikvision DS-2CD series cameras, which are widely used for professional video surveillance. An attacker who already has limited access to the camera's command-line interface can exploit this flaw to gain full administrative control. This could allow an unauthorized party to disable security monitoring, access private video feeds, or use the device as a foothold to attack other parts of the corporate network.

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

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-57599 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-57599 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-57599?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.6, published 22 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Hikvision DS-2CD Series Camera Multiple versions (refer to vendor advisory).

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-57599?** 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-2026-57599 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in device firmware.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-57599?** Check whether you run Hikvision DS-2CD Series Camera 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

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the firmware of Hikvision DS-2CD series cameras due to incorrect permission allocation within the device program. The flaw is reachable via the SSH interface; an attacker must first possess valid credentials to authenticate to the device. Once authenticated, the attacker can exploit the improper access controls to elevate their privileges to a higher level, potentially gaining root or full administrative access. This allows for complete compromise of the device's integrity, confidentiality, and availability. Hikvision has released a security advisory directing users to updated firmware versions to mitigate this risk.

## Affected products

- Hikvision DS-2CD Series Cameras Multiple versions (refer to vendor advisory)

## Timeline

- 2026-07-22: advisory: Initial disclosure by Hikvision and NVD publication

## References

- [https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerabilities-in-some-hikvision-cameras/](https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerabilities-in-some-hikvision-cameras/)