How severe is CVE-2023-6893?

CVE-2023-6893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6893 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 70% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6893?

CVE-2023-6893 affects Hikvision Intercom Broadcast System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6893?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-6893 published?

CVE-2023-6893 was published on 2023-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6893

CVE-2023-6893 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hikvision Intercom Broadcast System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 70% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 70% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hikvision Intercom Broadcast System
Published: 2023-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Hikvision Intercom Broadcasting System 3.0.3_20201113_RELEASE(HIK) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /php/exportrecord.php. The manipulation of the argument downname with the input C:\ICPAS\Wnmp\WWW\php\conversion.php leads to path traversal. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.1.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248252.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6893?: A vulnerability was found in Hikvision Intercom Broadcasting System 3.0.3_20201113_RELEASE(HIK) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /php/exportrecord.php. The manipulation of the argument downname with the input C:\ICPAS\Wnmp\WWW\php\conversion.php leads to path traversal. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.1.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248252.
How severe is CVE-2023-6893?: CVE-2023-6893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6893 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 70% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6893?: CVE-2023-6893 affects Hikvision Intercom Broadcast System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6893?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-6893 published?: CVE-2023-6893 was published on 2023-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hikvision:intercom_broadcast_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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