CVE-2017-7921

Product

Hikvision / Multiple Products

Vulnerability

Hikvision Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Mar 5, 2026

Remediate by

Mar 26, 2026

Known ransomware use

No

Summary 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

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