CVE-2017-7921 — Hikvision Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability
CVE-2017-7921: Hikvision Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Hikvision |
| Product | Multiple Products |
| Date added | 2026-03-05 |
| Due date | 2026-03-26 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
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.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://www.hikvision.com/us-en/support/document-center/special-notices/privilege-escalating-vulnerability-in-certain-hikvision-ip-cameras/ ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7921
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7921
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog