CVE-2025-52600

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2025-52600?

CVE-2025-52600 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected camera systems due to improper input validation in video analytics. It affects Hanwha Vision cameras with vulnerable firmware versions. Attackers could potentially take control of the host PC running the camera software.

7.2 HIGH

Remote Code Execution

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected camera systems due to improper input validation in video analytics. It affects Hanwha Vision cameras with vulnerable firmware versions. Attackers could potentially take control of the host PC running the camera software.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Hanwha Vision cameras with video analytics

Versions: Specific versions not detailed in provided reference; consult manufacturer report

Operating Systems: Embedded camera OS

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Requires camera video analytics feature to be enabled and accessible

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Full system compromise allowing attacker to execute arbitrary commands, install malware, pivot to other network systems, or disrupt camera operations.

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Likely Case

Limited command execution within camera system context, potentially disrupting video analytics or camera functionality.

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If Mitigated

Isolated impact within camera system if proper network segmentation and access controls are implemented.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: MEDIUM

Exploitation requires sending specially crafted input to vulnerable video analytics component

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Specific firmware version not provided; consult manufacturer advisory

Vendor Advisory: https://www.hanwhavision.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Camera-Vulnerability-ReportCVE-2025-5259852601-8075.pdf

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Download latest firmware from Hanwha Vision support portal. 2. Backup camera configuration. 3. Apply firmware update via web interface or management software. 4. Reboot camera. 5. Verify firmware version.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Network Segmentation

all

Isolate camera systems from critical networks and internet access

Access Control

all

Restrict network access to camera management interfaces using firewall rules

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement strict network segmentation to isolate camera systems
Disable video analytics features if not required for operations

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check camera firmware version against manufacturer's vulnerable version list

Check Version:

Check via camera web interface: System > Information > Firmware Version

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify firmware version matches or exceeds patched version from manufacturer advisory

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unusual command execution attempts in camera logs
Multiple failed input validation attempts

Network Indicators:

Unusual traffic patterns to camera video analytics ports
Suspicious payloads in camera management traffic

SIEM Query:

source="camera_logs" AND ("command execution" OR "input validation error")

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-52600

CVSS v3 Score: 7.2 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE: CWE-20

EPSS Score: 0.11% exploit probability (29.5th percentile)

Published: December 26, 2025

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

🔗 References

https://www.hanwhavision.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Camera-Vulnerability-ReportCVE-2025-5259852601-8075.pdf Vendor Advisory

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