How severe is CVE-2023-6116?

CVE-2023-6116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-6116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6116?

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-2023-6116 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6116 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58371.

When was CVE-2023-6116 published?

CVE-2023-6116 was published on 2024-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6116

CVE-2023-6116 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58371
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2024-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Team ENVY, a Security Research TEAM has found a flaw that allows for a remote code execution on the camera. An attacker could inject malicious into http request packets to execute arbitrary code. The manufacturer has released patch firmware for the flaw, please refer to the manufacturer's report for details and workarounds.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6116?: Team ENVY, a Security Research TEAM has found a flaw that allows for a remote code execution on the camera. An attacker could inject malicious into http request packets to execute arbitrary code. The manufacturer has released patch firmware for the flaw, please refer to the manufacturer's report for details and workarounds.
How severe is CVE-2023-6116?: CVE-2023-6116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6116?: 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-2023-6116 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6116 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58371.
When was CVE-2023-6116 published?: CVE-2023-6116 was published on 2024-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.hanwhavision.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NVR-DVR-Vulnerability-Report-CVE-2023-6116.pdf

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