CVE-2025-66176
8.8 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2025-66176 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hikvision ds-k1t331_firmware. It was published on January 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
There is a Buffer overflow Vulnerability in the device Search and Discovery feature of Hikvision Access Control Products. If exploited, an attacker on the same local area network (LAN) could cause the device to malfunction by sending specially crafted packets to an unpatched device.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hikvision. Update ds-k1t331_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| hikvision | ds-k1t331_firmware | >= 0, < 3.7.80 | Affected |
| hikvision | ds-k1t341a_firmware | >= 0, < 3.7.80 | Affected |
| hikvision | ds-k1t341b_firmware | >= 0, < 3.7.80 | Affected |
| hikvision | ds-k1t671_firmware | >= 0, < 3.7.80 | Affected |
| hikvision | ds-k5671_firmware | >= 0, < 3.7.80 | Affected |
| hikvision | ds-k1t672_firmware | >= 0, < 3.7.80 | Affected |
| hikvision | ds-k1t680_firmware | >= 0, < 3.7.80 | Affected |
| hikvision | ds-k1t981_firmware | >= 0, < 3.7.80 | Affected |
| hikvision | ds-k1t341c_firmware | >= 0, < 3.3.180 | Affected |
| hikvision | ds-k1t670_firmware | >= 0, < 4.48.0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-66176?
CVE-2025-66176 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hikvision ds-k1t331_firmware. It was published on January 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-66176?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-66176?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hikvision. Update ds-k1t331_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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