How severe is CVE-2023-53691?

CVE-2023-53691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-53691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53691?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-53691 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53691 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59995.

When was CVE-2023-53691 published?

CVE-2023-53691 was published on 2025-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53691

CVE-2023-53691 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-24.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59995
Weakness: CWE-24
Published: 2025-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53691?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-53691?: CVE-2023-53691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-53691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53691?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-53691 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53691 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59995.
When was CVE-2023-53691 published?: CVE-2023-53691 was published on 2025-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/639514473

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