CVE-2023-28814

Some versions of Hikvision's iSecure Center Product have an improper file upload control vulnerability

Critical · published October 17, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An improper file upload control vulnerability lurks in some versions of Hikvision's iSecure Center, ready to be exploited by malicious actors! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant allowing anyone to deliver food without checking the delivery person's credentials — this can lead to some very unsavory surprises in the kitchen! 🍽️ An attacker could slip in malicious files, potentially leading to devastating consequences like data breaches or unauthorized control over the server. This could compromise sensitive information and disrupt operations in an environment that should remain secure. Protecting this system is absolutely critical!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant allowing anyone to deliver food without checking the delivery person's credentials — this can lead to some very unsavory surprises in the kitchen! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from inadequate verification of the uploaded files, allowing attackers to bypass security checks and upload harmful content directly to the server.

What to do

An attacker could slip in malicious files, potentially leading to devastating consequences like data breaches or unauthorized control over the server. This could compromise sensitive information and disrupt operations in an environment that should remain secure. Protecting this system is absolutely critical! Immediately update your iSecure Center to the latest secure version, if available. Implement strict file validation controls to ensure that only safe file types can be uploaded. Regularly review and monitor your server's uploaded content for any suspicious activity. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll strengthen your defenses and keep your server safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00503 · 42.1th percentile
Published
2025-10-17T11:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 OCT 11:07Z
    Some versions of Hikvision's iSecure Center Product have an improper file upload control vulnerability
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