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CVE-2017-7921

Hikvision Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability

Hikvision Multiple ProductsIndustrial & IoT
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CVSS
9.8Critical
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 5 Mar 2026CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)>99.9%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline26 Mar 2026Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 6 May 2017, 00:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 23 Sep 2017Exploit code publicMetasploit
  3. 5 Mar 2026Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 3

  • Auxiliary moduleHikvision IP Camera Unauthenticated Password Change Via Improper Authentication Logic 23 Sep 2017Metasploit
  • Auxiliary moduleUnauthenticated information disclosure such as configuration, credentials and camera snapshots of a vulnerable Hikvision IP Camera 23 Sep 2017Metasploit
  • Scanner templateHikvision - Authentication BypassNuclei

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Description

Multiple Hikvision products contain an improper authentication vulnerability that could allow a malicious user to escalate privileges on the system and gain access to sensitive information.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Hikvision Camerasaffected: Hikvision CamerasCVE List

References 7