CVE-2023-53691 Path traversal in CSMP iSecure Center
Attackers can upload malicious files via directory traversal in Hikvision CSMP, potentially leading to code execution or data modification.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-53691?
CVE-2023-53691 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Hikvision CSMP iSecure Center, published on 22 Oct 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-24
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53691?
How do I fix CVE-2023-53691?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53691 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2023-53691 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-53691 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8q3-732g-g5mm.