ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2017-7921: Hikvision Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability

Facts
VendorHikvision
ProductMultiple Products
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV5 Mar 2026
CISA federal deadline26 Mar 2026
Weakness (CWE)CWE-287

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Description (NVD)

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.

SOURCES

Other Hikvision flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.