CVE-2023-6895
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitIt has been declared as critical.
Published Dec 17, 2023 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-6895 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Intercom Broadcast System (Hikvision), Intercom Broadcasting System.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 23, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Intercom Broadcast System 4.1.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
89%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A vulnerability was found in Hikvision Intercom Broadcasting System 3.0.3_20201113_RELEASE(HIK). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /php/ping.php. The manipulation of the argument jsondata[ip] with the input netstat -ano leads to os command injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.1.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-248254 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 23, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Intercom Broadcast SystemHikvision | See advisory | 4.1.0 |
| Intercom Broadcasting System | >= 3.0.3_20201113_RELEASE(HIK) | n/a |
Patched Releases
Intercom Broadcast System
4.1.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 17, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 23, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248254
- advisoryhttps://vuldb.com/?id.248254
- exploithttps://github.com/willchen0011/cve/blob/main/rce.md
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A vulnerability was found in Hikvision Intercom Broadcasting System 3.0.3_20201113_RELEASE(HIK).
Affected: Intercom Broadcast System (Hikvision); Intercom Broadcasting System versions >= 3.0.3_20201113_RELEASE(HIK). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 23, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Intercom Broadcast System 4.1.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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