CVE-2023-53691
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Publication date: 2025-10-22

Last updated on: 2025-10-22

Assigner: MITRE

Description
Hikvision CSMP (Comprehensive Security Management Platform) iSecure Center through 2023-06-25 allows file upload via /center/api/files directory traversal, as exploited in the wild in 2024 and 2025.
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Published
2025-10-22
Last Modified
2025-10-22
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-10-22
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2023-53691
EUVD
EUVD-2023-59995
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hikvision comprehensive_security_management_platform *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-24 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize "../" sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Hikvision CSMP iSecure Center allows an attacker to upload files via a directory traversal vulnerability in the /center/api/files endpoint. This means an attacker can potentially place malicious files on the system by exploiting the file upload mechanism improperly secured.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized file uploads, which may result in compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An attacker could upload malicious files to execute arbitrary code, disrupt services, or gain further access to the system.

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