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CVE-2017-7921

Published: May 6, 2017Updated: Apr 22, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDU csafCWE-287
9.8CRITICAL
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
100.0%
Top 0.0%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since Mar 5, 2026
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
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Description

An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Hikvision DS-2CD2xx2F-I Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 build 160530, DS-2CD2xx0F-I Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160401, DS-2CD2xx2FWD Series V5.3.1 build 150410 to V5.4.4 Build 161125, DS-2CD4x2xFWD Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160414, DS-2CD4xx5 Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160421, DS-2DFx Series V5.2.0 build 140805 to V5.4.5 Build 160928, and DS-2CD63xx Series V5.0.9 build 140305 to V5.3.5 Build 160106 devices. The improper authentication vulnerability occurs when an application does not adequately or correctly authenticate users. This may allow a malicious user to escalate his or her privileges on the system and gain access to sensitive information.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-287

Affected Products

hikvision
commercial·CNaka hikcentral, hikvision cameras
ds-2cd2032-i firmware
ICS / OT / IoT
ds-2cd2112-i firmware
ICS / OT / IoT
ds-2cd2132-i firmware
ICS / OT / IoT
ds-2cd2212-i5 firmware
ICS / OT / IoT
ds-2cd2232-i5 firmware
ICS / OT / IoT
ds-2cd2312-i firmware
ICS / OT / IoT
ds-2cd2332-i firmware
ICS / OT / IoT
ds-2cd2412f-i\(w\) firmware
ICS / OT / IoT
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
commercial·CNaka hikuvision, hikvision
DS-2CD2xx2F-I
ICS / OT / IoT
DS-2CD2xx0F-I
ICS / OT / IoT
DS-2CD2xx2FWD
ICS / OT / IoT
DS- 2CD4x2xFWD
ICS / OT / IoT
DS-2CD4xx5
ICS / OT / IoT
DS-2DFx
ICS / OT / IoT
DS-2CD63xx
ICS / OT / IoT
and 51 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Mar 5, 2026
Remediation due:Mar 26, 2026

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

1 exploit source identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
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References

http://www.hikvision.com/us/about_10805.html
hikvision.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98313
securityfocus.com
https://ghostbin.com/paste/q2vq2
ghostbin.com
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