CVE-2017-7927
High PUBLISHEDA Use of Password Hash Instead of Password for Authentication issue was discovered in Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW23A0RN-ZS, DH-IPC-HDBW13A0SN,...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
A Use of Password Hash Instead of Password for Authentication issue was discovered in Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW23A0RN-ZS, DH-IPC-HDBW13A0SN, DH-IPC-HDW1XXX, DH-IPC-HDW2XXX, DH-IPC-HDW4XXX, DH-IPC-HFW1XXX, DH-IPC-HFW2XXX, DH-IPC-HFW4XXX, DH-SD6CXX, DH-NVR1XXX, DH-HCVR4XXX, DH-HCVR5XXX, DHI-HCVR51A04HE-S3, DHI-HCVR51A08HE-S3, and DHI-HCVR58A32S-S2 devices. The use of password hash instead of password for authentication vulnerability was identified, which could allow a malicious user to bypass authentication without obtaining the actual password.
- CVE Published
- May 06, 2017
- Exploitation Reported
- Apr 27, 2025
- CVSS
- 7.3 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a |
Dahua Technology Co., Ltd Digital Video Recorders and IP Cameras
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Dahua Technology Co., Ltd Digital Video Recorders and IP Cameras |
Affected |
CVE References
- 98312 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98312
- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-124-02 ics-cert.us-cert.gov · CVE Record https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-124-02
- us.dahuasecurity.com/en/us/Security-Bulletin_030617.php us.dahuasecurity.com · CVE Record http://us.dahuasecurity.com/en/us/Security-Bulletin_030617.php
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-04-27 00:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2025-04-27 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Use of Password Hash Instead of Password for Authentication
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:00 UTC about 9 years ago00:00 UTC · about 9 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 9 years ago00:00 UTC · over 9 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2017-7927
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"affected_product": "Dahua Technology Co., Ltd Digital Video Recorders and IP Cameras",
"affected_versions": [
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],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 7.3,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}