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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Date added 2026-03-05 | Due date 2026-03-26
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Problem types
References
www.hikvision.com/...bility-in-certain-hikvision-ip-cameras/
www.hikvision.com/...ecurityCenter/SecurityNotices/20170314/
www.hikvision.com/...vilege-escalating-vulnerability-in-cer/
ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-124-01
www.securityfocus.com/bid/98313 (98313)
www.hikvision.com/us/about_10805.html
www.cisa.gov/...nerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-7921
ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-124-01
www.securityfocus.com/bid/98313 (98313)
www.hikvision.com/us/about_10805.html