cve-2017-7921

{
  "cvss": 9.8,
  "datePublished": "2026-03-05",
  "dateUpdated": "2026-03-05",
  "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.",
  "dueDate": "2026-03-26",
  "id": "CVE-2017-7921",
  "kev_catalogs": [
    "cisa"
  ],
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "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",
  "product": "Multiple Products",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.",
  "severity": "CRITICAL",
  "source": "cisa_known_exploited",
  "title": "Hikvision Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability",
  "vendor": "Hikvision"
}